Project Officer Salary & Grade £36,032 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 6 Location Wellington House, Leeds / Hybrid Hours Full time 37 hours per week Tenure Permanent We currently have a vacancy for a Project Officer to join our Transport Infrastructure (Development and Construction) team. We are looking to appoint a Project Officer in the Transport Infrastructure (Development and Construction) team. This role plays a key part in supporting the Combined Authority to achieve its aim to deliver transport improvement schemes and projects. The Transport Infrastructure (Development and Construction) team leads the direct delivery of transport infrastructure projects on behalf of the Combined Authority, working closely with a range of stakeholders including district partners, statutory bodies, and private sector developers. The team have a diverse portfolio of projects which currently includes the delivery of new and upgraded bus and rail stations across the region including the delivery of the new Elland Rail Station, Huddersfield Bus Station and Dewsbury Bus Station along with infrastructure improvement schemes such as the Rail Accessibility Programme of works It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of impactful projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with, take a look at our latest news stories. It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form. Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here. The Role * Reporting into the Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include: * Providing project management assistance to major infrastructure transport schemes to improve transport across the region * Working with a wide range of stakeholders including project managers, senior managers, members, developers and infrastructure providers to help coordinate and assist in the delivery of projects 2 * Leading on certain aspects of project delivery such as, organising and attending public consultation / exhibitions to seek stakeholder consensus on projects * Budget planning, forecasting and reporting * Preparation of briefs, reports, press releases and communications Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: * Educated to a degree level or with equivalent practical experience of working in a similar role. * Experience of working in a project delivery environment and have excellent organisation skills * Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders such as political members, suppliers, public and private organisations and residents. * Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate project risks. * Demonstrated experience as a confident and effective communicator, with the ability to tailor communication and influence or engage stakeholders in a professional setting. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: * Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career. * Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays. * Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5). * Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. * Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. * Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases. * Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most. * Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. * Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech. Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and 3 experience align with the requirements under the ‘About You’ section of the advert and criteria within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Sophie Waite