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Transport Focus Policy Officer
Location
London or Manchester
Salary
£33,494, subject to an expected c.3.5% pay increase
Contract
Permanent, Full-time
Working pattern
Hybrid – minimum two days per week in the office
Door 10 is working exclusively with Transport Focus to recruit a Policy Officer to join its policy team.
About Transport Focus
Transport Focus is the independent voice of Britain’s transport users. It uses evidence and insight to identify and challenge issues across the transport network, working with government, industry and other stakeholders to improve the experience of passengers and road users.
The role
Working closely with colleagues across Transport Focus, you will help develop clear and informed policy positions across different modes of transport.
Policy analysis
- Monitor, analyse and distil relevant policy and regulatory developments across the transport sector
- Work with colleagues to understand emerging issues and develop appropriate policy responses
- Help produce Transport Focus policy documents and reports for publication
- Develop draft policy positions on national, regional and local transport issues
- Provide policy advice informed by the latest evidence, research and analysis
- Build a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing transport and their impact on users
Stakeholder engagement and communications
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Help develop clear messaging around complex policy issues
- Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations
- Represent Transport Focus at relevant forums, panels and events
- Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for further research and policy development
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation to maximise the impact of Transport Focus’s policy work
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Planning and project management
- Support the planning, commissioning and delivery of Transport Focus’s policy programme
- Deliver projects across different transport modes and themes
- Manage competing priorities while responding to external policy and industry developments
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate transport policy into wider projects
- Contribute to projects and workstreams beyond your immediate team where appropriate
About you
We’re looking for someone who is comfortable analysing complex information, developing recommendations and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
You’ll bring:
- Experience and understanding of policy development, including producing complex analysis and recommendations
- The ability to quickly read, analyse and summarise large amounts of information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and briefing
- Experience of stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Experience delivering multiple projects and managing competing priorities
- The ability to think strategically, creatively and critically
- An interest in transport and an appreciation of the challenges facing the sector
- An inquisitive approach, with a willingness to challenge established thinking and explore new ideas
- A positive approach to change and a willingness to contribute beyond your immediate remit
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Salary and benefits
- £33,494, subject to an expected c.3.5% pay increase
- Permanent, full-time position
- Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in either the London or Manchester office
- 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, including Alpha, with a current employer contribution of 28.9%
About Transport Focus
Transport Focus is the voice of Britain’s transport users. It uses insight and an extensive stakeholder network to monitor and challenge the transport sector, identify issues as they emerge and help improve the user experience.
It is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Transport, with a Senior Leadership Team split between London and Manchester.
Transport Focus is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the transport users it represents. It welcomes applications from the broadest range of backgrounds, experiences and communities.
How to apply
Door 10 is managing this appointment exclusively on behalf of Transport Focus.
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