Strategy and Policy Manager Full Time NEW

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At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.Are you passionate about working on the big issues facing the whole of London and beyond? Are you able to set the agenda and plan for successful delivery of one or more policy areas of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy?Come and join us to transform the Capital into a city where people choose to walk, cycle or use public transport – and where carbon emissions are reduced from delivering goods and services. Help us make London a cleaner, safer and healthier city for everyone to live, work and visit.Key AccountabilitiesIn the Transport Policy – Environment and Logistics team, we develop and deliver strategies and policies that achieve reduced emissions from road transport and safer and more efficient logistics, including delivery of electric vehicle infrastructure.As a Strategy and Policy Manager in our team you will work flexibly in one or more policy areas including carbon, freight, electric vehicles, and air quality. While we want to hear from everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience listed below, we are particularly interested in candidates with air quality expertise.You will commission and/or carry out research, examine data and engage with teams from across the organisation along with external stakeholders to develop and deliver evidence-based policy or scheme options, including innovate solutions.You will build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing TfL at meetings and events – providing expert advice on your specific area of focus. This includes working closely with teams at City Hall, London Councils and boroughs.You will work flexibly in a matrix environment and manage a diverse range of projects to support TfL priorities, including resource planning, commissioning of work, management of virtual cross-functional teams, and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.You will balance different priorities, negotiate key outcomes with external parties and provide advice to senior colleagues. You will draft briefings, reports, and presentations for senior people internally/externally to influence and support decisions around the development and promotion of policies, build alliances and resolve issues to secure wider buy-in.SkillsExperience Good standard of verbal, visual and written communication, including producing high quality reports and presentations (essential)Developing plans to ensure work involving different priorities and a range of teams is completed on time and to a high standard (essential)Developing or assessing transport policies and procedures (essential)Initiating or assessing the feasibility of transport schemes in line with policies and other requirements (essential)Data evaluation and application to scheme or policy development and decision making (essential)KnowledgeRelevant qualification at degree level or higher and/or professional membership / qualification of a recognised professional Institution (e.g. ICE; IHT; CILT; RTPI) or equivalent experience (essential)In depth knowledge and practical application of emerging best practices in the following areas: transport and environment (essential)Detailed understanding of project management processes including their strategic transport context (desirable)Detailed understanding of cities from the perspective of transport systems, health and environment, particularly London and its governance (essential)Detailed understanding of transport planning and the wider context to the development of projects and proposals (essential)Comprehensive understanding TfL’s financial, legal, political and regulatory environment (desirable)ExperienceExperience of managing elements of the development of project, programme, planning or policy (essential)Experience of working in a flexible, multi-disciplinary teams, including managing specific resources (cost and people) within this environment (essential)Experience of specifying, producing presenting and reviewing complex information in a simple way material for key stakeholders (internal and external) (essential)Experience of managing resources, including cost and people, to meet an defined outcome (essential)Equality, diversity and inclusionWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.The advertised role is on a full time, part time or job share basisApplication ProcessYour application must include a CV and covering letter (each a maximum of two pages long). Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letterPDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or imagesEquality, diversity and inclusionWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. BenefitsIn return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below: Final salary pension schemeFree travel for you on the TfL networkReimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidaysTfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allowPrivate healthcare discounted scheme (optional)Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programmeRetail, health, leisure and travel offersDiscounted Eurostar travel Vetting ProcessAt Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.