Policy and Strategy Officer

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time
The strategy, policy and research function provides the evidence, professional services and expert advice to develop and deliver an integrated approach to the Strategic Transport Plan (STP). The team leads the monitoring, evaluation and annual planning/reporting against the STP, and associated strategies.
Working to support the STP's three strategic ambitions (economic growth, decarbonisation and reducing transport-related social exclusion), the team provides strategic oversight and integration of relevant workstreams, manages interdependencies, and identifies and delivers further evidence and/or policy development where necessary.
You will be expected to provide impactful strategic and policy advice internally, and work closely with external partners and stakeholders to support their strategic thinking and policy planning. You will be expected to build strong relationships, internally and externally and be able to influence, shape and challenge across the strategy and policy sphere.
As Policy and Strategy Officer you will be responsible for initiating and co-ordinating the development and implementation of new and existing initiatives, shaping evidence base development particularly in relation to international connectivity and economic development.
What we're looking for:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in transport strategy and policy development (or in a related area of local economic development and planning), working in complex situations and in the development and approval of policies, strategies or business cases. It is imperative that you also have a good understanding of national and regional policy context, transport policy and regulatory frameworks.
As a confident communicator, you will have the ability to engage - in written and verbal format - with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, partners and senior colleagues alongside representing in public, professional and stakeholder forums.
Candidates will preferably have a relevant degree or equivalent level reached through experience.
Closing Date: 22 November 2024

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