Transport Analysis Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council organization seeks a Transport Analysis Manager to shape the strategic analytic capability in a rapidly growing region. This permanent role requires strong analytical skills and offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements whether from home or in the office. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to influence transport policy and execution.

Benefits

29 days annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Travel, health, and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related annual pay progression

Qualifications

• Experience in transport analysis or data science.
• Ability to interpret complex information.
• Confidence in managing projects and delivering to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of analytical platforms.
• Collaborate with authorities and partners on transport initiatives.
• Provide insights for funding bids and policy development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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• Transport East at Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX – Hybrid
• 37 hours per week – Flexible working options available
• Permanent
  
  
  

Job Description

• Transport East at Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX – Hybrid
• £58,270 - £69,413 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week – Flexible working options available
• Permanent
  
  
  

Imagine a career where your ideas shape the future of regional transport and your work directly influences national investment in the East. As our new Transport Analysis Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering our strategic analytic capability across one of the UK’s fastest growing regions.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a key member of the Transport East team, you will:

• lead the development and delivery of analytical platform and capability, providing robust evidence needed to support the successful delivery of Transport East’s strategic priorities
• collaborate with local authorities, consultants, and national partners to influence the development of tools and analytic capabilities
• provide expert insight to support funding bids, policy development and infrastructure planning
• manage datasets and tools that underpin regional transport modelling and forecasting
• represent Transport East in regional and national analytical forums
• be the go-to person for turning complex data into compelling insights that drive real-world impact.
  
  
  

This role supports flexible and hybrid working, with most collaboration happening remotely and occasional in-person meetings in Ipswich or London.

You will bring:

• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to review and interpret complex information, with experience in transport analysis, data science or a related field
• excellent communication skills – able to translate technical findings into accessible insights
• a collaborative mindset and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
• confidence in managing projects and delivering to deadlines
• a background in strategic modelling would be desirable.
  
  
  

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word) .If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Transport East is a small, agile and effective team, that has a reputation for having an innovative approach to regional transport. We value collaboration, innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Learn more about us at our Transport East website (transporteast.gov.uk) .

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

How To Apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) .

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .

• Describe a time you developed an analytical strategy or platform to support long-term planning or investment.
• Describe a project where you used transport modelling or data analysis to support a business case.
• Give an example of how you’ve worked with senior stakeholders to shape or support a transport or infrastructure initiative.
  
  
  

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm, 25 June 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 7 July 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
  
  
  

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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