Principal Transport Analyst

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

29 days holiday (34 after 5 years)

All-Zone Metro card travel

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Coaching, mentoring & apprenticeships

Learning loan support

Job summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is recruiting a Principal Transport Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role concentrates on transport evidence, data collection, dissemination, and developing evidence bases to inform policy and investment decisions across the Liverpool City Region.

You will influence transport data collection, prepare briefings, and work with a team to implement the Transport Evidence Strategy, supporting economic and social change across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in transport evidence and data analysis.
• Knowledge of DfT TAG guidance or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret complex transport data and translate into policy insight.
• Experience providing strategic advice and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Specify and influence data collection programmes for transport evidence.
• Disseminate transport evidence and briefings within LCRCA.
• Develop robust evidence bases and shape narratives for interventions.
• Implement the Transport Evidence Strategy and manage related projects.

Skills

Transport evidence

Data analysis

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder communication

Job description

To help make Liverpool City region the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no-one is left behind

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 18/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: LCRCA/26/343677

About the Role

We are recruiting to a 12 month fixed term post (maternity cover) to support a range of exciting projects throughout the City Region, to help deliver on our ambitions. The transport analysis team provide the evidence to support policies, strategies and investment decisions.

The Combined Authority are investing significantly in the operation of our transport network, through new rolling stock, smart ticketing and bus reform. We are developing major proposals for rail, bus and active travel schemes. We have been awarded £1.5bn of transport funding through the Transforming City Regions (TCR) funding and are starting to develop our next transport pipeline.

We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Transport Analyst to join LCRCA’s Evidence, Research and Intelligence Service Area. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of transport in the LCR and provide meaningful, evidence-based analysis. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and support the development of our growing team.

The focus of the role will be on transport evidence. This will include specifying and influencing data collection programmes, responsibility for transport evidence dissemination and briefings within LCRCA, developing robust evidence bases and using evidence to shape the strategic narrative for interventions at both an LCR and scheme level. You will be responsible for implementing the Transport Evidence Strategy.

About the person

We are looking for an individual who can provide evidence and intelligence support on a range of transport projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background (including knowledge of DfT TAG guidance) but also be able to see the ‘bigger picture’ and provide strategic advice, particularly recognising the importance of a place-based approach and the role of transport as an enabler for economic and social change.

We are looking for an individual who can accelerate the use of transport evidence within LCRCA. They will need to have an understanding of analytical techniques but importantly be able to use information to develop a strong understanding of our transport network and input to the case for intervention.

You will have the ability develop proportionate approaches and react quickly to a changing landscape. You will be able to interpret and communicate complex information in a clear and digestible format to support effective decision making and be comfortable presenting to senior members of the organisation.

The role will include management and technical input to projects incorporating transport data and analysis including transport business cases. You will develop projects from initial scoping to implementation to communication of findings, working as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Team members should be self-starting, collaborative and ambitious, offer fresh ideas, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based policy and investment, and a determination to deliver for the people of the Liverpool City Region.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background,are care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption),are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Role could be eligible for sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

1. 1)Strong technical background in transport evidence (including knowledge of DfT TAG guidance) and be able to see the ‘bigger picture’ and provide strategic advice,
2. 2)Management of projects incorporating transport data and analysis including transport business cases.
3. 3)Able to interpret and communicate complex information in a clear and digestible format to support effective decision making and be comfortable presenting to senior members of the organisation.