Scheme Development Officer - #1705459

If you’re an advocate for public transport and possess experience in developing transport scheme business cases, then this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Integration and Development Team at Transport for West Midlands.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is delivering a major programme of transport investments across the region—including Bus Rapid Transit (Sprint), bus priority measures, and transport interchanges. These initiatives will play a vital role in supporting the Strategic Transport Plan, the HS2 Connectivity Package, and in strengthening the region’s transport network over the next decade. We’re looking for a motivated Scheme Development Officer to join our busy team on a two-year fixed-term contract. This role offers a great opportunity to support the delivery of key programmes during an exciting period of growth.

Contributing to the development of key projects—particularly cross-city bus priority schemes—you will support consultations, engage with stakeholders, coordinate inputs for business cases, monitor programme feedback, and help shape evidence-based frameworks. This is a great opportunity to be involved with schemes that will improve connectivity across the West Midlands.

We're looking for a confident communicator and highly organised professional with a solid understanding of transport schemes and a passion for making a positive impact across the region.

What you will be doing

• Act as a lead point of contact on transport development projects
• Ensure that key stakeholders are informed at all stages of development
• Engage with leads of interdependent schemes (such as cycle, rail and Midland Metro schemes) to ensure a consistent approach and opportunities for integration are identified.
• Support the development of business cases to secure funding for schemes
• Work closely with sponsors through the development and project definition stages of projects
• Prepare for public consultation activities, analyse public feedback, and communicate results
• Ensure that appropriate risk mitigation plans and actions are established, funded and delivered
• Lead on the co-ordination of project steering groups, organising workshops and meetings
• Produce reports/briefing notes on the status of projects for senior management, elected members, appropriate committees and any other relevant boards
• To provide as appropriate technical expertise, knowledge and application of best practice during the development of projects and programmes. For example, providing guidance on bus priority design proposals

What’s essential

• Experience of Business Case Development to appropriate standards e.g., DfT Tag.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience of delivery of objectives via relationship management
• Experience of organising, monitoring and controlling a heavy workload
• Experience of Identification and application to funding streams
• Knowledge of transport schemes
• Enthusiasm for transport projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Location.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office, with Tuesdays being one of those days.

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Salary and benefits.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax.
• ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

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Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).