Business Case Lead

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days annual leave

LGPS

Bus fare reductions

Job summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Business Case Lead for Mass Transit to drive the 15-year delivery plan and advance initial projects within 4–5 years.

You will lead the development of robust business cases, apply HM Treasury Green Book principles, and coordinate cross-disciplinary inputs while engaging DfT, HM Treasury and regional partners to secure investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and assurance of business cases for Mass Transit programmes.
• Coordinate inputs from transport, economic, engineering, environmental, commercial and financial disciplines to produce evidence-based submissions.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with DfT, HM Treasury, assurance bodies, senior leaders and regional partners.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and benefits realisation, develop performance measures and ensure value for money.

Job description

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint aBusiness Case Lead, to join theMass Transit team.

The MCA has secured substantial funding to develop a regional mass transit network, supporting economic growth and improved connectivity across the region. As Business Case Lead for Mass Transit, you will play a pivotal role in developing a 15-year delivery plan and advancing the first projects within 4-5 years.

Key responsibilities include leading the development and assurance of business cases, applying HM Treasury Green Book principles, overseeing monitoring and evaluation strategies. Securing progression through assurance processes and building strong relationships with various stakeholders to attract further investment.

This is a critical time in our transformation and growth journey, and you’ll be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitions by:

• Leading the development of robust business cases and investment propositions for the Mass Transit Programme, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury, DfT, regional and national priorities.
• Coordinating specialist inputs across transport, economic, engineering, environmental, commercial and financial disciplines to produce evidence-based, high-quality business case submissions.
• Managing stakeholder engagement with DfT, HM Treasury, assurance bodies, senior leaders and regional partners, leading workshops, presentations and governance reporting.
• Overseeing programme monitoring, evaluation and benefits realisation, developing performance measures, managing consultants and providing assurance on outcomes, value for money and programme performance.

The interviews are planned to be held on or around 5th November . Please note this may be subject to change.

The closing date for this role is 25th October 2026.

There’s more role-related formation is in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on [e-mail] .

About The Company

We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £54,143 - £57,561 . This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail] . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates

Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

Attached documents

• Business Case Lead - Aug 26.pdf