Programme Support Officer (Travel Plan Network) - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

The Travel Plan Network (TPN) team is based within the Combined Authority’s Business Support function. It provides its business members with expert advice and guidance on implementing sustainable travel solutions, including discounted public transport offers, shared mobility, active travel initiatives and bespoke relocation support.

The team is supported via a European funded project, Interreg SHARE-North. This project focuses on promoting shared mobility as a strategy to reduce transport emissions, regain street space for people and enhance quality of life, and improve public health.

Role

The team plays a key part in supporting businesses in the Leeds City Region to achieve inclusive and clean growth by helping them to embed sustainable travel planning principles within their organisation. They work with businesses to help influence behavioural changes and travel choices of their employees for commuting and business purposes, with the aim of reducing single occupancy car use.

• The role will involve providing project support to a small team of Business Travel Advisors and the team’s Service Managers. Responsibilities will include liaising with key stakeholders and project delivery partners, collating and processing claims related to the project and ensuring contract/audit compliance.

• It will also involve helping to coordinate events, meetings and maintaining accurate records as well as supporting wider marketing campaigns to help increase membership of the network and promote public transport, walking, cycling, car clubs, car sharing and wider business support.

This post will be part funded through the European Interreg SHARE North fund.

​​​The Person

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the delivery of this project for the region’s businesses.

• The successful candidate will have knowledge and practical experience of financial systems and processes and also of maintaining accurate and compliant project documentation.
• Excellent planning, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required, as well as experience of budget and communications administration.
• Experience and knowledge of project and contract support in a European and publicly funded context also desirable.

Our Offer:

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme
• Fully funded travel in West Yorkshire on bus and rail with the MCard
• Flexible working practises with Health and Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.

For more information about the work in the Leeds City Region, please visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk  

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please upload your CV to our online application form telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please