Transport Specialist
1 month ago
If you have a strong knowledge of public transport and active travel and you are looking for a varied role where you will work collaboratively with stakeholders and local authorities, then this may be the perfect role for you.
The Travel Behaviour Change team develops and implements a regional Travel Behaviour Change programme working in close collaboration with critical stakeholders at a local, regional, and national level to build a resilient transport network and deliver the benefits of the Local Transport Plan, to the region. The Behaviour Change programme consists of a matrix of initiatives designed to avoid, shift, and improve travel habits, categorized by communications, engagement, or physical participation in a Behaviour Change activity throughout the region. Across all functions the objective is to influence travel behaviour and provide effective mitigation to the challenges of disruption and achieve our net zero and physical activity targets.
Our Team is looking for a Travel Behaviour Specialist to develop and deliver initiatives to improve our travel habits. This is a varied role where you will stakeholder map and engage with an array of businesses, event venues, colleges and universities to promote and incentivise the use of public transport and offer bespoke travel advice in regard to planned and unplanned travel disruption. You will be part of a team of 9 that are involved with travel communications and engagement related to several high-profile infrastructure delivery projects, including delivery of a portfolio of active travel initiatives.
We need someone who has strong presentation skills, is a good communicator and enjoys networking with people from all walks of life.
Understanding and linking behaviour change activity to Active Travel Infrastructure delivery and other Major Capital Infrastructure schemes.
Ensure the organisation understands community movement needs as it relates to travel for work, education, leisure and other activities.
Develop and deliver activities and events which market the use of active travel and public transport.
Supporting the wider organisational response during periods of disruption caused by construction projects, loss of modal capacity or severe weather.
Develop innovative resources as well as providing advice and support for engaging a diverse range of people who live, work or travel in the West Midlands.
Support participants, organisations, institutions and local authorities when needed in the consultation, planning and delivery of travel plans and safe walking and cycling routes.
Manage project reporting schedules.
Partnership working within a community-based or environmental project and/or experience of delivering a travel behaviour change project.
Experience of delivering multiple projects with competing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of policies, challenges and initiatives relating to the West Midlands.
Experience of using data and analysis to inform travel behaviour change projects and the role of automation and online portals in tracking change at scale, such as via Modeshift and Love to Ride.
On clicking apply for this job , you will first be prompted to create an account. Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK.This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. Hybrid working, location and working pattern.
We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows. The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, with site visits required. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.
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