Senior Strategic Transport Planner

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Job Description

• Transport East Sub National Transport Body hosted by Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• £38,223 - £44,305 pro rata
• 14.8 hours per week
• Fixed term or secondment for 12 months (funding)

Transport East is the Sub-national Transport Body for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock. The partnership provides a single voice for our councils, business leaders and partners on our region's transport strategy and strategic transport investment priorities, working in close collaboration with the UK government.

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to communities and businesses across the East through better transport connections. That's why, when you join us as a Senior Strategic Transport Planner, you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and be empowered to explore new ideas and foster strong relationships that will shape and improve our work, as well as your career.

Your role

• Every day is different, and every day offers opportunities to develop and influence work that will deliver our priorities for the region.
• The technical work areas in Transport East are diverse and exciting. You will work on a wide range of projects and play a key role in shaping the long-term strategic direction for rail within the Eastern region.
• Now is an exciting time for rail, with the government's rail reform ambitions. The region has three active and passionate rail task forces and a work programme to develop the Vision for Rail in the East. You will support these groups and drive forward the work to develop our Rail Vision. You will coordinate with MPs, Network Rail and key stakeholders.
• You will work with consultants to deliver rail outputs for Transport East and support the Wider South East Rail partnership to deliver strategic rail advice to government across three Sub-national Transport Body regions.
• Integrated transport is key to delivering the Transport East Priorities and Goals. You will work closely with an excellent team across all workstreams, including all modes, wider connectivity and analytics.

This is a great opportunity for you to develop your career.

You will need

• to be self-motivated and strategically minded with experience in strategic and operational rail matters
• strong critical thinking skills and be confident to present your ideas to inform the direction of work
• the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences and be able to develop successful relationships with our partners and other organisations
• to be both, comfortable to work on your own and enjoy working within a team.

The Transport East team encourages the willingness to learn and are happy to consider transferable skills that can bring fresh perspectives to our work.

This is a key role for Transport East and we thrive on diversity within the team.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

• The Transport East team you would be joining is committed, responsive and flexible. As a growing partnership organisation we bring our different skills and experience together to create high-quality work with regional and national impact.
• We respect the views of all team members and use our diverse perspectives to strengthen our work. We listen to our partners and stakeholders to ensure we add value at all levels.
• We are collaborative with a strong level of autonomy, coming together regularly either virtually or in-person to set the direction of work and problem solve. We are a supportive team and readily help others to progress.
• Our work is increasingly being recognised by national government, politicians, the wider transport industry and business groups. Operating at a regional level provides different challenges, insights and opportunities.
• We work remotely; meeting in-person in Ipswich a couple of days a month. There is also the opportunity to hot desk more frequently if needed. Occasionally ,you may need to travel to conferences, events and meetings in the region, London and other UK locations.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Suzanne Buck (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing suzanne.buck@transporteast.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Give an example of how you've collaborated with multiple stakeholders (such as local authorities, MPs, and councils) to implement a transport strategy or scheme. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

2. Describe a situation where you had to analyse and solve a complex, unstructured problem related to transport planning. What was your approach?

3. Describe a situation where you had to negotiate with partners or stakeholders to achieve a positive outcome for a transport project.

4. Tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously. How did you prioritise and ensure all deadlines were met?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm,15 September 2024

Interview date:week commencing: 30 September 2024

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About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).