Assistant Project Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Manager. The role will contribute to delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by working on a variety of bus and public transport projects.

This role will lead and support the planning, delivery and reporting of various schemes to improve bus services in the region. Projects include a mix of initiatives such as bus network and services, fares and ticketing and passenger experience.

You’ll be working with our local delivery partners to initiate, develop, and assure our programme of schemes across the Mayoral Combined Authority area. Promoting the policies, outcomes and interests of the Mayoral Combined Authority, you will assess and manage change within the programme in partnership with the Programme Manager.

A confident and fluent communicator in both verbal and written formats, you will be comfortable using your experience in the area making and supporting reports and recommendations to senior managers, stakeholders and governance boards. You will be required to understand and summarise complex technical information for decision makers.

Managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders across a range of organisations, you will be at home representing the team and Mayoral Combined Authority in prioritising delivery and promoting and exemplifying best practice.

Are you someone with experience in managing transport and/or infrastructure projects and who is passionate about creating a better, greener future for residents of the West of England and ultimately always focuses on delivery?

This post is a one year fixed term contract.

This vacancy will close on 13th April. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 28th April.

If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this opportunity. Please find the job description below for more information.

About the Company

Our offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26/31 days annual leave
• Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England
• Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just a 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: MCA/TP/3793/698_LT
• Contract Type: Fixed Term/Full Time - 37 hours per week
• Closing Date: 13 April, 2025
• Job Category: Capital Delivery
• Business Unit: Infrastructure
• Location: 70 Redcliff Street, Bristol, United Kingdom