Transport for the North overview:
Transport for the North was established in 2018 as the first Sub-national Transport Body in England and was formed to transform the transport system for the North of England, providing the strategic infrastructure needed for enhanced economic growth.
As a partnership, we bring together the North's local transport authorities and business leaders together with delivery partners, like Network Rail and National Highways, and work closely with government. We work with our partners to support and enable delivery of the North's Strategic Transport Plan ambitions to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
Our role is to add strategic value by ensuring that funding and strategy decisions about transport in the North are informed by local knowledge and requirements. As a partnership, we have powers devolved from central government to work together to deliver strategic transport priorities.
Our vision is of a thriving North of England, where modern transport connections drive economic growth and support an excellent quality of life.
Role overview:
This appointment represents a unique opportunity to work for a pan-regional organisation focussed on improving outcomes for people and communities across the North. By managing and developing our policy and research work in relation to both decarbonisation and emerging technologies, you will play a vital part in the implementation of o...