Transport for the North (TfN) is set to be the first Sub-National Transport Body in England and is establishing itself as a leading edge organisation, mapping the way for other regions to follow.  The organisation is underpinned and supported by a collaborative Partnership representing political and business leaders from all areas of Northern England, working together with the Department for Transport, Highways England, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd. 

TfN is developing an integrated, multi-modal Strategic Transport Plan which will set long-term sequenced investment priorities. The organisation and its Partnership share a vision to improve the frequency, capacity and resilience of the North’s transport system to make it easier for people and goods to move throughout the region. In doing so, we want to create a globally competitive environment that can sustain economic growth for decades to come. 

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), on behalf of TfN, is looking to recruit the following role: 

The role: 

To provide project/programme administrative support to the project teams, co-ordinating the management of project/work-stream documentation using TfN’s document management system, whilst providing secretarial and administrative support to the IST Programme Director and IST Programme Manager.

What we’re looking for:   

The successful candidate will have relevant project support and administration experience with exposure to project management principals and techniques and will have supported senior managers. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, developing and maintaining data management, filing and retrieval systems with exposure to commercially sensitive and confidential information. Working with a fast paced and evolving environment you must have the ability to prioritise conflicting and extensive workloads alongside supporting corporate meetings in the production of minutes, writing reports and business letters. 

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and other benefits including:

• 27 days holiday per annum
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Dependant on location, subsidised travel on public transport may be a consideration

Provisional interview date: Tuesday 6th February 2018

For more information on the role and responsibilities and the kind of person we’re looking for please refer to the role profile and person specification.