Membership and Communications Officer

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 32,428 - 39,635

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave

Free bus and rail travel

Local Government Pension Scheme

Fully funded professional development

Family-friendly policies

Access to counselling services

Modern workspace

Job summary

A regional transport authority in Leeds is seeking a Membership and Communications Officer to foster engagement with over 15 member organizations. This part-time position involves creating communication campaigns and organizing events to highlight the value of public transport and similar initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in communication and event management, and a relevant degree. This role offers hybrid working options along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Significant experience of communications, including writing and editing.
Experience managing and delivering events effectively.
Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Oversee member engagement and interactions.
Organise and promote events for members.
Deliver integrated communications campaigns.

Skills

Experience in communications

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing and editing

Education

Degree in marketing, communications or events management

Job description

Membership and Communications Officer

Join to apply for the Membership and Communications Officer role at West Yorkshire Combined Authority

£36,032 per annum (pro-rata) (pay award pending)

Leeds / Hybrid

Permanent

Part time - 30 hours per week

Closing date - 15 January 2026 at 11:55pm

We currently have a vacancy for a Membership & Communications Officer at the Urban Transport Group.

The Urban Transport Group is the UK’s network of transport authorities (including West Yorkshire Combined Authority, UTG’s host organisation). We are one of the most influential organisations working in transport. We support our members to create transport networks which are sustainably funded and affordable; deliver social value; are green and resilient; and are trusted. We help to shape transport policy at a national level to ensure our members have the powers and funding they need to deliver better transport for their communities.

As Membership & Communications Officer, you will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with - and support - our large and diverse membership of 15 organisations working to improve transport in their regions. You will have a flair for communication and be keen to highlight the impactful work of our members and the wider value of public transport, walking, cycling and wheeling. You will also relish face-to-face collaboration, discussion and debate, and help us to deliver an industry-leading programme of events for our members and the wider transport sector.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Urban Transport Group. We have a number of ground-breaking projects that are helping to shape transport policy across the UK. To find out more about the work we do, please visit our website.

It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. Our host organisation, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, have created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit the Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form.

The Role

Reporting into the Communications and Engagement Lead, your key responsibilities will include:

Day-to-day member engagement, acting as the key team member overseeing how UTG interact with its members.
Helping to organise, manage and promote events for UTG’s members and provide support on UTG corporate events and external events.
Plan, deliver and evaluate integrated, multi-channel communications campaigns aimed at promoting UTG’s mission and the work of its members.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

Significant experience of communications, including writing, editing and proofreading high quality copy for multiple target audiences, and experience of event management delivery.
The ability to influence stakeholders to support the needs of UTG member activity, communications and events, and to build and maintain excellent relationships with a variety of different stakeholders.
Educated to degree or equivalent relevant education/experience in, for example, in marketing, communications or events management.
Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style.

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.

Have a look at our host organisation’s 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 experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit the 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 James Kershaw, Communications and Engagement Lead, via james.kershaw@urbantransportgroup.org or 07496596496.

Further Information

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.

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