About the job

Job summary

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivery of the Welsh Government’s Transport Strategy in north Wales, working within the Transport Policy and Strategy division. The division is responsible for delivery of Llwybr Newydd (The Wales Transport Strategy) and for key policy areas which contribute to it. The role sits within the Transport Strategy, Planning and Integration branch, which is responsible for regional transport planning and for Transport Strategy across Wales.

Llwybr Newydd (The Wales Transport Strategy) sets out a vision for an accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport system in Wales. We are introducing new regional ways of working as one of the key routes for delivering that vision. The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the strategy in north Wales. They will work alongside the Regional Transport leads for south-east Wales, and south-west and mid-Wales.

The Welsh Government has not had a north Wales lead for some time and the post-holder will be expected to establish strong relationships with stakeholders in north Wales, particularly local authorities, the Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) and Transport for Wales. They will support and monitor the development of the Regional Transport Plan (RTP) for north Wales and also represent the Welsh Government in development of individual projects in the region. This will include playing a key role in implementing recommendations by the North Wales Transport Commission, which recently reported its findings.

Job description

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivery of the Welsh Government’s Transport Strategy in north Wales, working within the Transport Policy and Strategy division. The division is responsible for delivery of Llwybr Newydd (The Wales Transport Strategy) and for key policy areas which contribute to it. The role sits within the Transport Strategy, Planning and Integration branch, which is responsible for regional transport planning and for Transport Strategy across Wales.

Llwybr Newydd (The Wales Transport Strategy) sets out a vision for an accessible, sustainable, and efficient transport system in Wales. We are introducing new regional ways of working as one of the key routes for delivering that vision. The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the strategy in north Wales. They will work alongside the Regional Transport leads for south-east Wales, and south-west and mid-Wales.

The Welsh Government has not had a north Wales lead for some time and the post-holder will be expected to establish strong relationships with stakeholders in north Wales, particularly local authorities, the Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) and Transport for Wales. They will support and monitor the development of the Regional Transport Plan (RTP) for north Wales and also represent the Welsh Government in development of individual projects in the region. This will include playing a key role in implementing recommendations by the North Wales Transport Commission, which recently reported its findings.

Person specification

• ou will lead on transport planning issues for Welsh Government in north Wales, including working with CJCs and local authorities to develop and deliver Regional Transport Plans.
• You will build strong collaborative working relationships across north Wales with internal and external stakeholders, including CJCs, local authorities in north Wales, and English authorities on cross-border initiatives.
• You will lead the relationship with the TfW north Wales team, working with them to manage and prioritise their work on transport measures for the region.
• You will lead on next steps following the North Wales Transport Commission report.
• You will support the development of an evidence base for supporting sustainable transport in North Wales.
• You will assess local authority grants for funding in relation to north Wales transport projects, and monitor and challenge delivery of those projects.
• You will provide transport planning input to inform the development and delivery of wider Welsh Government policies and interventions in north Wales which may have transport consequences.
• You will champion the use of Welsh transport appraisal guidance (WelTAG) within north Wales, giving advice on its application and signing off local authority WelTAG stages. 

 

What the organisation will expect

•  You will have the ability to work under pressure, be flexible, proactive and self-motivated. You will have the ambition to lead and motivate a team to successfully deliver within a challenging, pressured and fast-paced environment.
• You will be able to take an innovative approach, looking for opportunities to do things differently and responsive enough to adapt and develop new options as things change. You will be adaptable, flexible, open to, and accepting of change affecting you and your area of work and deal with that change efficiently and professionally.
• As an effective Civil Servant, you will have an understanding of the political landscape and the role that Ministers play in setting the agenda for your business area; an understanding of how to get things done with regard to governance and financial management processes; an ability to manage risk, making informed decisions with little or no guidance; and be able to clearly communicate at all levels, including with senior stakeholders and Ministers.

 

What your team will expect

• You will value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where individuals feel safe to challenge, share ideas and express concerns
• You will be a role model, who is able to motivate and inspire others, establish a vision and bring others on board, providing clear direction and priorities for the team, ensuring that every member understands their contribution to achieving objectives, and feel capable of fulfilling their role.
• You will support the development of others, demonstrating an understanding of the importance of learning, planning for and providing opportunities and encouragement for individuals to develop, as well as investing time for your own development

 

What key stakeholders will expect

• You will be able to use sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide credible advice and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will understand the importance of building and maintaining constructive relationships, both within and outside Welsh Government. You will have strong influencing skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships that both challenge with support, and build trust and mutual respect across organisational boundaries
• You will be able to use creative thoughts to develop recommendations, and take advantage of opportunities to work collaboratively across boundaries

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:	2 stage process
Stage 1	Application Form
Stage 2	Interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.