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This is an exciting and important time to be part of the team working directly with the incoming Mayor to support the delivery of the Mayor’s and the Mayoral Combined Authority’s priorities. The role will be responsible for setting the direction, design and have oversight of work undertaken on behalf on the mayor, enabling the Mayor to successfully implement their manifesto.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated and used to working within a pressurised political environment and at a senior level. You must have first rate external communication and engagement skills, with an understanding of the legal, financial and political workings of local and national government, as well as a pragmatic solutions-orientated creative thinker, persuasive and with the ability to meet and embrace changing circumstances and demands, manage relationships and broker solutions.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: Tuesday 7 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Monday 13 or Tuesday 14 June 2022

We are seeking to appoint a self motivated Appraisal Officer who will provide programme and project appraisal advice to SYMCA and its partners to support the development of schemes and bids; analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence to help prioritise and sequence projects and schemes, agree investment priorities and inform the preparation of business cases. The role will also support in the assurance of transport programmes and projects, ensuring the value for money is objectively estimated and options and risks are suitably judged.

In the role you will provide forecasting, appraisal, and assurance advice to support the development of projects and investment in South Yorkshire. You will also advise on the technical specification of approaches to transport and economic modelling and appraisal activity to support development and delivery of programmes and projects.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Monday 30 May 2022
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 8 June 2022

We are looking for a strong individual to take forward our commissioning of devolved Adult Education Budget funded provision. We are looking for an team player, who can analyse diverse information in relation to learners, skills trends and providers and use their knowledge of skills to make recommendations to shape, develop and implement policies that will underpin our employability and skills approach and contribute to our future vision. 

The role would be suitable for those with knowledge of the adult skills sector, and with an understanding of qualifications and funding strategies and programmes. You should also have experience of working within a complex environment with multiple stakeholders. This will be a challenging position, you will be expected to bring an energetic, creative and ‘can do’ approach to the role

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 185kb)
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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Monday 6 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Monday 13 June 2022

The successful candidate will be joining our contact centre team working in Sheffield, where they will be the first point of contact for customers requiring real-time travel information, journey planning support and help with applying for and using travel passes. This role is responsible for ensuring that all communication and action taken enables SYMCA to improve, maintain and deliver exceptional customer service in the pursuit of excellence in meeting the needs of all potential passengers. This position requires the individual to take ownership of their business area and believe that delivering exceptional customer service is pivotal to the success of the business.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, on an exciting scope of projects and campaigns, maximising SYMCA’s media and communication activities to promote the perception of public transport and sustainable travel modes.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 9am
Interviews will take place: 16th & 17th June 2022.

We are looking for someone to come and join our team of Customer Service Managers, who are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our interchange/satellite units and associated site-based retail and customers service operations, dealing proactively with customer queries, as well as taking operational responsibility where appropriate for the securing and auditing equipment, and stock and premises in accordance with established procedures.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proven experience of work within a customer services environment as well as previous supervisory and retail experience.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Thursday 9 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Monday 20 June 2022

We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward thinking IT Project Manager to work closely with our Head of IT to support the successful delivery of key IT projects within the SYMCA’s strategy.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work at a senior level and quickly establish credibility within the organisation, and with external partners, and be particularly skilled in constructively persuading and championing a desired course of action in a sensitive yet effective manner.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am Friday 10th June 2022
Interviews will take place: WC 20th June 2022

We are seeking a Head of Public Transport Operations (HoPTO) who will have responsibility for overseeing the delivery of operational performance for the three modes of public transport in South Yorkshire: bus, tram and rail. The HoPTO will act as a key point of contact for bus, tram and rail in the day-to-day management of transport operations, ensuring that the public transport system is managed consistently by offering guidance and direction to the three team leads where support is required. The postholder will ensure that daily operations are managed consistently, commercial operators deliver their obligations and activity and minimum performance levels are maintained.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am Monday 6th June 2022
Interviews will take place: W/C 20th June 2022

In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and work is ongoing to develop a Bus Improvement Plan in response to the government’s National Bus Strategy that will bring further funding for public transport across the region. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proven experience of assisting in the project management of large capital projects and/or leading smaller capital projects. You will possess great communication skills and the ability to influence others and negotiate. You will be well organised and experienced in writing briefs and reports, and pulling together budget estimates, managing procurement processes, and working to tight deadlines. You will also have a thorough understanding of project risk management. Key to this role is the ability to work flexibly and provide support to colleagues within the team and across the organisation.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 184kb)
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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Thursday 9 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 21 June 2022

We are currently recruiting a Asset Performance Engineer (Light Rail) to join our Tram Concession team, working with the Light Rail Engineering Manager, the role will provide operational and strategic delivery of the Supertram asset management. We are looking for suitably qualified individual to support the implementation of SYMCA’s strategic Asset Management Plan as well as undertaking analysis of data to support and identify trends and potential future maintenance interventions. Ideally from an engineering background your key duties will include surveying and monitoring assets out in the field and compiling and producing asset inspection reports to help plan and deliver an area based capital improvement programme. The role requires you to have knowledge and experience of light to heavy rail engineering, along with strong analytical, interpretation and reporting skills, working with various stakeholder as well as prioritising own workload.

This role is suited to a technical person with a passion for working with the environment in order to make a difference to the lives of people in South Yorkshire.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 201kb)
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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Tuesday 7 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Thursday 16 June 2022

We are currently recruiting a Service Information Data Officer to join the service information team, carrying out verification of service information supplied by public service operators is accurate and provides a high level of customer information to the travelling public, The role will include processing data from partners as well as liaising with service operators to ensure the data provided is accurately and provided in a timely manner. You will have previous experience in data management, with experience of working in service delivery, understanding of the OSuth Yorkshire public transport network is also desirable, although not essential as long as you have a willingness to learn. You will have a high attention to detail with the ability to work methodically along with good organisation and time management skills. The role also requires you to have strong analytical, interpretation and reporting skills, as well as prioritising own workload and working to tight and often changing deadlines;

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 12pm on Monday 6 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 14 or Thursday 16 June 2022

We are currently recruiting a Project Support Officer to join the project delivery team, working into the Programme Delivery Support Officer, the role will be to provide project support against delivery of project plans.

As a Project Support Officer, you will have experience of performing a similar role previously, with a good understanding and experience of project delivery and acceptance processes, a high attention to detail and a good level of financial awareness, coupled with an excellent knowledge of project and programme management methodologies. The role requires you to have strong analytical, interpretation and reporting skills, as well as prioritising own workload and working to tight and often changing deadlines.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 183kb)
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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Tuesday 7 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Thursday 16 June 2022

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Bus Services team where you will play a part in the development of a sustainable, customer driven bus network for our region. The role will be responsible for monitoring commercial and contracted Bus services across the City region. Working in collaboration to identify and investigate opportunities to deliver an enhanced integrated transport network that serves to support growth through improving customer satisfaction, driver standards, vehicles standards and bus performance.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Friday 10th June 2022
Interviews will take place: WC 20th June 2022

We are currently recruiting a Asset Performance Engineer (Light Rail) to join our Tram Concession team, working with the Light Rail Engineering Manager, the role will provide operational and strategic delivery of the Supertram asset management. We are looking for suitably qualified individual to support the implementation of SYMCA’s strategic Asset Management Plan as well as undertaking analysis of data to support and identify trends and potential future maintenance interventions. Ideally from an engineering background your key duties will include surveying and monitoring assets out in the field and compiling and producing asset inspection reports to help plan and deliver an area based capital improvement programme. The role requires you to have knowledge and experience of light to heavy rail engineering, along with strong analytical, interpretation and reporting skills, working with various stakeholder as well as prioritising own workload.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 183kb)
• Download the job profile (PDF, 162kb)
• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Tuesday 7 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Thursday 16 June 2022

We are currently recruiting a Light Rail Operations Manager to lead the development of our new concession service level agreement (due in March 2024). The role will take responsibility for developing our operations strategy as well having oversight of our asset renewals (CRSTS) project changes with our concession provider.

Ideally you will have a good knowledge of the light and/or heavy rail industry, along with awareness of relevant legislation and its application, with a proven background in the development of operation plans for a transport operator, you will have good a good knowledge of the light and/or heavy rail industry.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Wednesday 15 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 22 June 2022

SYMCA has recently created a new Programme Management Office (PMO) that will focus on supporting the delivery of its aspirational capital and revenue investment programmes across the South Yorkshire region, as a Programme Manager you will be responsible for ensuring we have a robust, high quality and consistent approach to programme management, through the development and implementation of systems, procedures.

Ideally, you'll have demonstrable successful experience of working in a programme leadership role in one or more of the skills and employment, transport or business growth environment. You will need to have experience in, and an understanding of, managing multiple programmes to deliver positive outcomes. You will need to be able to deal with a wide variety of demands both internally and externally with stakeholders and delivery partners, along with the ability to give definitive advice, with the ability to negotiate effectively and to persuade senior stakeholders.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Monday 20 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 5 July 2022

SYMCA has recently created a new Programme Management Office (PMO) that will focus on supporting the delivery of its aspirational capital and revenue investment programmes across the South Yorkshire region. You will have responsibility for a portfolio of programmes and projects as they progress through development, working collaboratively with compliance teams, internal and external delivery partners to drive quality and ensure consistency across programmes.

You will have experience of working across multiple programmes simultaneously along with experience in providing advice and guidance to senior offices. You will also be able to demonstrate key skills that enable the development of positive and successful relationships and connections as well as with the ability to balance competing demands and prioritise tasks effectively, excellent inter-personal skills Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with a proactive problem-solving attitude.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Monday 13 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Monday 20 June 2022

We are seeking a Contracts Officer who will be responsible for ensuring contract adherence as well as managing the interface with external customers through the application of commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.

With excellent administrative and organisation skills you will need to be self-motivated, with the ability to pay close attention to detail, and have the drive to complete competing tasks to a high standard alongside strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across a range of stakeholders. Experience of developing and managing contracts and the ability to understand contractual terms and conditions is essential to the role, as is knowledge and understanding of the principles relating to budget management, procurement and data management.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Tuesday 9 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Friday 17 June 2022

We are currently recruiting for a Concessions & Ticketing Manager to manage our operational agreements with public transport operators aligned to our requirements under the concessionary fares agreement. You will possess an understanding of the key concessionary travel schemes offered by Local Authorities and are are conversant on reporting on all types of concessionary travel including costs. You will have previous demonstrable experience of managing a busy team within a demanding environment; working to deadlines and timeframes for delivery of work as well as developing, setting and managing performance; instilling a continual improvement culture.

With strong analytical skills, attention to detail as well as strong financial and commercial awareness, you will be persuasive and credible communicator with well developed negotiating and relationship management skills.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 184kb)
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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Monday 20 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 28 June 2022

We are seeking a Programme Controls Manager who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and a small team of officers across the MCA’s grant funded programmes preferably within the Transport thematic area. The role will work closing with the Head of Programme Controls and Performance, internal business partners and external customers ensuring that the grant funded activity runs effectively and efficiently. The role will play a part in financial review of grant proposals and supporting the team in due diligence and ongoing financial assessment of grant expenditure across a large portfolio of grants. The role will be key in ensuring that grant agreement terms are robust, performance is monitoring and managed, and reporting is accurate and timely.

With excellent organisational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail and have the ability to communicate with external and internal stakeholders demonstrating a prompt, constructive solution for stakeholders on all matters pertaining to grant agreement management, strategy, operating standards, best practices, and standards relating to laws and regulations.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Monday 13th June 2022
Interviews will take place: Thursday 23rd June 2022

We are looking for a self motivated Senior IT Business Analyst with a passion for providing a deep business analysis to understand and map critical working, championing business process improvements, recommending IT systems to deliver these as structured business benefits across circa 500 user accounts.

You will support the organisation in the development of new processes and systems in the delivery of corporate objectives and business plans to tight timescales and within budget. Part of your role will be to perform deep analysis of business functions and systems across the group, demonstrate excellent customer service standards and recommend process improvements at a corporate and team level and recommend IT solutions. You will work closely the rest of the team to inform the design of interventions that improve the lives of South Yorkshire residents.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

• Read the job advert (PDF, 185kb)
• Download the job profile (PDF, 177kb)
• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Friday 10 June 2022
Interviews will take place: W/C 20 June 2022

We are seeking a Programme Controls Officer who will be responsible for supporting the grant management and performance reporting across the SYMCA. With excellent administrative and organisation skills you will need to be self-motivated, with the ability to pay close attention to detail, and have the drive to complete competing tasks to a high standard alongside strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across a range of stakeholders. Experience of developing and managing grant agreement terms and conditions is essential to the role, as is the knowledge and understanding of the principles relating to financial management, performance management and reporting.

In your application, set out how you meet the essential experience, knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the post. Provide clear and real examples, briefly setting out your role within these and the outcome of your actions. For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk.

Supporting Documents

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• Download our application form (Word, 128kb)

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Applications no later than: 9am on Tuesday 14 June 2022
Interviews will take place: Friday 24 June 2022