Would you enjoy the challenge of turning policies and strategies into actionable plans and deliverable schemes to acquire the next generation of Metrolink vehicles and put new rapid transit infrastructure and services on the map for Greater Manchester s Bee Network? Are you a clear thinker who can bring people along and get things done? If so, join us and shape an ambitious future for mass transit in our city-region. Your Role As an Assistant Strategic Development Manager in the Rapid Transit Development department of our Transport Strategy Directorate, you will develop and apply knowledge, skills and experience to manage the early-stage development of new schemes for the Greater Manchester rapid transit system (e.g. busways, trams, tram-trains and underground metro). Supporting the Strategic Development Managers and Senior Strategic Development Managers within your area (complemented by contractor resource and consultancy support procured as needed) to meet committed milestones and budgets, you will: Contribute to sound strategic planning and robust transport business cases for schemes including suitable designs, relevant approvals & consents, sufficient funding & financing, and appropriate commercial & management arrangements. Assist with shaping schemes up to a point of handover to delivery teams for execution to time, cost and quality and potentially assist in sponsoring them to ensure benefits are realised. Maintain strong and effective relationships to secure necessary input and support for schemes. Ensure that the day-to-day management of your area of responsibility is all in order, participate in continuous improvement and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture that results in high performance. This is a career-graded position where you will learn and develop your skills in the early-stage development of transport schemes in a complex, but supportive environment that carries a high degree of political and public interest. The role provides excellent learning and personal development opportunities that includes progress towards professional accreditation and a structured career path. For more information, please see the role profile below. At this time, we are recruiting one Assistant Strategic Development Manager to be part of the Fleet and Tram-Train team, covering: Fleet, Stabling, Depots and & Maintenance completing the specification and moving into procurement for the next generation of Metrolink vehicles, including both tram and tram-train variants (plus supporting stabling, depots and maintenance enhancements). Bury-Heywood-Rochdale-Oldham Tram-Train Pathfinder development of the route and service to completion of the Outline Business Case, including option selection, outline design, modelling & appraisal, and financial, commercial & management arrangements. However, through this advertisement, TfGM may also establish a talent pool for the role of Assistant Strategic Development Manager for any vacancies that become available over the next six months, as we work towards delivering Greater Manchester s transport priorities. Who are we? Rapid Transit Development is a service area within TfGM s Transport Strategy Directorate. We lead on the early-stage development of rapid transit projects and programmes on behalf of Greater Manchester, by taking policies and strategies and developing them into actionable plans and deliverable schemes. We break our work into four broad areas: Fleet and Tram-Train Interchanges, Stops and Hubs New Lines and Extensions Network Planning and Tunnelled Metro This role is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the residents, businesses and visitors who use Greater Manchester s rapid transit system on a daily basis by supporting the specification and procurement for a next generation Metrolink fleet and complementary infrastructure. What you ll bring What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Adapt and Car e. A strong team player (with an equal ability to work effectively on your own initiative and without close supervision), you ll have a track record of building productive working relationships. Underpinning this, you will have a good knowledge of urban transit modes and their interfaces with local and national government policies and strategies. You will be educated to degree level or alternatively be able to demonstrate significant, highly relevant, equivalent experience. A background of working at the front end of the project lifecycle (such as feasibility studies, Strategic Outline Cases, Outline Business Cases, and the transition to procurement and delivery) is desirable but not essential for this role. What we can offer you The role is a permanent position with a salary of 29,881 38,723 per annum, depending on skills and experience. You ll work as part of a team to acquire the next generation of Metrolink vehicles and and move the first tram-train scheme in Greater Manchester into delivery. You ll be working as part of a supportive service area and directorate, across TfGM, and with wider partners. Our benefits include: Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more. Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work. Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions. Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time. Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website What's next? To apply please submit your CV and complete your application ensuring that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on your CV. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager. We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Priority Recruitment Scheme for At Risk NHS GM Colleagues If you are currently employed by a Greater Manchester NHS organisation and have been formally identified as at risk, please indicate this within your application for the role. If you select Yes and provide evidence that your experience meets the essential criteria described in the job advert and role profile, you will be guaranteed progression to the next assessment stage. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet these essential requirements, as the guarantee only applies to candidates who meet them. TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor. Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. NOTE TO AGENCIES we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.