Transport Planning Assistant

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £26,560- £28,379
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 27/11/2025 at 16:00
• Reference: PL/25/326306

About The Role
This is an opportunity to join the team that is responsible for the design and development of the supported bus network throughout the Liverpool City Region working hard to support the delivery of the Metro Network as an integral part of the delivery of all aspects of the Bus Offer in the region.

The role is fast paced and varied, and no two days are the same. The team is currently focused on the current bus network whilst supporting the Franchise team as we transition towards a franchised network.

About The Person
The successful candidate will assist the Transport Planning Team in delivering the key strategic aims of the service area through a variety of tasks but including the review and detailed analysis of all relevant bus service registrations in both the Liverpool City Region and neighbouring authorities.

To assist in the production of road works notices due to disruption on the network and for major events within the city region.

To be flexible in approach, supporting colleagues across the service area as and when required, including supporting the wider bus service function if needed.

Finally, like us, you will have a passionate commitment for the Liverpool City Region and it's 1.6million residents and as the successful candidate you'll demonstrate our three key behaviours of LCR First, Action Focus and Respect.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.- Knowledge of the transport network in the Liverpool City Region.
- Working in a customer focused environment.
- - Completing administrative tasks efficiently and effectively.
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
About The Organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit