Strategic Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TfGM Full time
Job Summary

As a Strategic Development Manager in the Transport Strategy Directorate, you will play a key role in the development of a portfolio of transport schemes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of projects that will help shape the future of transport in Greater Manchester.

You will be responsible for managing the early-stage development of medium or medium-to-large schemes, developing robust transport business cases, and ensuring that schemes are developed that best fit the requirements of Greater Manchester. You will work closely with stakeholders across the city-region, including politicians, local councils, and developers, to enhance placemaking and connectivity for Greater Manchester.

This is a career graded position with excellent learning and development opportunities, including progress towards professional accreditation and structured career path opportunities. You will be working in a dynamic and innovative team that is committed to delivering a joined-up London-style transport system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the early-stage development of medium or medium-to-large schemes
  • Develop robust transport business cases
  • Work closely with stakeholders to enhance placemaking and connectivity for Greater Manchester
  • Support the development of a portfolio of transport schemes

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Development Manager who has a background in scheme identification and development, particularly at the front end of the project life cycle. You will have a track record of building productive working relations with a variety of technical, non-technical, and public stakeholders. You will be educated to degree level and working towards a relevant professional qualification or have significant, highly relevant, equivalent experience.

What We Offer

This is a permanent position with a salary of £39,360 to £51,576 per annum, depending on skills and experience. We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including 28 days holiday per annum, flexible and hybrid working options, free bus travel within Greater Manchester, and a generous pension scheme.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds.



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