Engagement and Development Advisor (CCAG)
Grade I Salary – SP1 – 4 £26,402 - £30,571
If applicable Living Wage Supplement will be paid for salaries below £16,881
Based In Leeds City Centre
Do you want to help make life better for people and communities in the Leeds City Region?
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic communications professional, dedicated to making a step change in the way people travel, and create a positive impact for region as a whole.
The role
The CCAG Engagement and Development Advisor is a dynamic role within the Communications and Engagement team, with a primary focus on the ambitious cycling and walking projects being delivered by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s £60m CityConnect programme, as well as supporting the marketing and communications team that covers the breadth of the Combined Authority’s work.
The Combined Authority brings together the five partner councils in West Yorkshire, as well as York, the business community via Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and also takes in the former Passenger Transport Executive (branded Metro). Overall, the Combined Authority covers a population of over 3 million people and represents the largest economy outside London.
The person
We are looking to appoint a driven individual with a passion for making a positive difference to the region, and in particular the ability to communicate the benefits of active travel to a wide range of audiences.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communications skills, experience in the field of behaviour change and with a track record in partnership working. The candidate should also have experience and knowledge of working in a political environment.
This is a varied role which will suit an adaptable individual, proficient at developing and managing a range of projects and working with a range of stakeholders and partners
You will have:
· Experience in developing, delivering and evaluating behaviour change initiatives, that are targeted and measurable
· Capable of working flexibly and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary communications and marketing team
· Ability to engage with a wide range of audiences, including through public facing activity
· Experience of building relationships and delivering successful partnership activities
You will be educated to at least A-level and hold a relevant qualification in communications, project management or relevant experience of performing in a similar role.
You will be educated to at least A-level and hold a relevant qualification in communications, project management or relevant experience of performing in a similar role.
For more information about the work of West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds building an inclusive culture, we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. In return we can offer a flexible and encouraging environment that will allow you to achieve your best work/life balance and career goals; with a range of benefits including a local government career average pension scheme and a fully funded travel MCard (zone 1-5). We are committed to enabling working parents to progress their careers and will consider requests for flexible working patterns and job share arrangements.
Please note: Whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, each role has career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.
To submit your application form online please visit
http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/jobs/ by Sunday 30 September 2018 @ 11:55pm
Given the high volumes of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
Candidate information will be retained by West Yorkshire Combined Authority for 6 months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.