Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location York About the job Job summary We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities. Do you want to work with a team focused on making walking and cycling the preferred choice for urban journeys alongside other like-minded professionals? Can you find creative solutions to problems? If so, wed love to hear from you Job description This is an exciting opportunity to improve understanding of the expected costs and benefits of active travel and to ensure that value for money considerations are prioritised in decision-making within ATE. It is a broad and varied role that will involve technical analysis, project management, and building effective, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders working in active travel and related fields. The analysis that you will provide is critical to ensuring that ATE understands what initiatives to invest in and where to focus investment to meet its statutory responsibilities, achieve its strategic objectives and optimise value for money to the taxpayer. It will also be pivotal in making the case for future investment in active travel and demonstrating the contribution active travel make to the UK economy, society, and the environment. It will have a prominent role in advice to Ministers and in negotiations with His Majestys Treasury and No.10. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Improving ATEs approach to assessing value for money of active travel schemes by updating and enhancing existing appraisal tools. Commissioning and overseeing delivery of research and analysis to build the evidence base to strengthen the case for investment in active travel. Undertaking modelling and analysis to inform strategic funding and operational delivery decisions, including scenario development and forecasting (e.g. for strategy development such as The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy or the Health Mission). Supporting business case development and preparation of Spending Review bids, leading on some elements of analysis. Assuring economic analysis submitted by Local Authorities seeking funding for active travel schemes and providing advice on investment priorities to decision-makers in ATE. Designing and delivering activities to build capability in appraisal within Local Authorities and ATEs delivery partners (e.g. training, seminars, guidance). For further information, please see the attached the Role Profile. Person specification As a Senior Assistant Economist, you will have exceptional communication skills with the ability to express themselves in a confident and concise manner with colleagues at all levels. You will represent ATE both professionally and clearly, ensuring key messages are delivered to both internal and external stakeholders in a timely fashion. You will have good drafting skills with the ability to produce high quality documents. You will react quickly and be a focused and calm person who can get the job done regardless of environment. You take lead on responsibilities and will use your curiosity ask the right questions. You are a problem solver who finds creative solutions to problems with enthusiasm. Additional Information A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance. Occasional travel to other DfT offices will be required. Qualifications This post is open to individuals who meet the entry criteria to the Government Economic Service and can demonstrate capability at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level. First or upper second-class honours degree in economics (or international equivalent) OR a postgraduate degree in economics If it is a joint degree, at least 50% of the course modules must be in economics The degree(s) must have included both macroeconomics and microeconomics Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: GES Technical Framework -Level 2 Application of Knowledge GES Technical Framework -Level 2 Data Analysis GES Technical Framework -Level 2 Effective Communication Benefits Alongside your salary of £42,828, Active Travel England contributes £12,407 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Please note, the above example is based on the National minimum salary. The employer pension contribution will be 28.97% of your specific salary. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance. Find out more about what it's like working at the Department for Transport Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form When considering applying please look at how your experience relates to the role, and within your CV and Personal Statement please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following: Experience of working as an economist using knowledge in core micro and macroeconomic concepts such as cost-benefit analysis Ability to effectively source data, understanding its strengths and limitations. You should demonstrate the ability to synthesise and analyse data, making well-grounded decisions on the appropriate analytical methods/ tools to use. Experience in communicating analysis in a clear and engaging way. Building and managing effective working relationships with people from a range of disciplines and across organisational boundaries. Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 1000 words. The sift is due to take place from w/c 17th February 2025. Interviews/assessments are likely to be held w/c 3rd March 2025. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: An interview and a presentation. This interview could be conducted online via Teams or face to face at one of our offices. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. Youre encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGCommsdft.gov.uk for assistance. Further Information For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. Pre-employment Checking Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Chris Smith Email : chris.smithactivetravelengland.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DFTrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here Attachments Role profile Opens in new window (docx, 73kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail