Principal Analyst (Band 3)

Job title: Principal Analyst

Salary: Circa £60,000b+ TfL Benefits 
Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL    

Reference: 3086

Number of roles: 2 x Permanent Contract details: Perm, Hybrid Location: Palestra Office, London Application closing date: Friday 8th May     

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.   

Job Purpose:

To lead analysis evaluating the effectiveness and impacts of multi-modal strategic transport interventions, policies & strategies using a wide range of analytical & statistical methods, multi-modal demand modelling (both traditional and activity-based), data science techniques,. This will provide the Strategic Analysis Management Team, the Strategy Leadership Team and wider business with critical & definitive business information on current travel trends, progress towards the Mayor's Strategic goals, data to inform policy decisions, future travel demand forecasts and modelling which materially affect key business decisions on TfL's strategic direction & its multi-billion pound investment programme and the strategic business case for major investments.

About Us:

You will be working within TfL’s Transport Strategy and Policy directorate within Customer & Strategy who are responsible for shaping London’s future and deliver the goals outlined in the Mayor's Transport Strategy.  Our strategic direction and analysis inform improvements to our city’s transport networks and guide policy, which in turn will enable London’s future growth, improve air quality, and promote healthy living.

The role sits within Strategic Analysis, a key department within Customer & Strategy, providing the analysis and evidence that underpins all our strategy, policy and project development work. In Strategic Analysis, you will be part of a team of around 40 people

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver projects relating to TfL's strategic transport models (in particular the demand models (Model of Travel in London) MoTiON and (Activity-based Model of Travel in London) AB-MoTiON, making connections between complex sets of data & models to drive understanding of transport trends and influence future policies, programmes, scheme development and multi billion pound investment decisions.
• Provide relevant, timely, informed, innovative and high-quality business critical professional advice, data, modelling & analysis to influence strategy and investment decisions relating to the Mayor's Transport Strategy for Strategy’s Leadership Team, TfL's Executive Committee), the TfL Board, the Deputy Mayor for Transport, Parliamentry Committees, Public Inquiries and other detailed examinations in public.
• Provide the specification, design, delivery, interpretation and dissemination of updates to the MoTiON demand model, wider MoTiON suite and AB-MoTiON.
• Work effectively & collaboratively with stakeholders inside & outside TfL & support the provision of professional advice through briefings, reports & or evidence on work areas to Chief Officers, TfL Board, Parliamentary Committees, Public Inquiry & provide information to the media and to Assembly Members in response to Mayor's Questions & the public in response to Freedom of Information requests.

Skills:

• Analytical skills, with specialist skills in, demand forecasting and modelling
• Communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in everyday language (expert)
• Transport modelling principles, processes and application (expert)
• Modelling tools (expert)
• Analysis tools (expert)
• Transport analysis principles and their application (expert)
• The relationship between data and its intended application (expert)
• The principle sources of transport statistics and data (expert)

Knowledge:

• A first degree in a relevant discipline or a proven equivalent level of experience
• Very good knowledge of software used in our models i.e. CUBE, Saturn, EMME, R.
• Very good knowledge of data required to support models & analysis . Including relevant software i.e. R, Power BI, Python, GIS software.
• Good understanding of project management and procurement processes
• In depth understanding of current traffic and transport policies and issues within London.
• Very good knowledge of the influences on travel behaviour and of transport, health and environmental challenges.
• Understanding of the workings of large organisations and the public policy making process.
• A good understanding of best practice approaches to transport strategy development.

Ability:

• Ability to deliver large scale and complex analytical and modelling studies involving multiple stakeholders inform policy, strategy and scheme development.
• Understanding of the public policy process and the ability to work in a political environment with politicians & stakeholders.
• Ability undertaking complex work programmes to required standards, budgets and timescales.
• Ability to manage contracts to deliver complex research and analytical projects.
• Ability to representing an organisation externally to stakeholders up to at least director level.
• Ability to deal with and briefing senior management.

Application Process:

• Please apply using your CV only
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
• We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 

Benefits:

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme 
• Free travel for you on the TfL network 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. 

Vetting Process:

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

TfL is currently unable to provide sponsorship to candidates for this role as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met. TfL keeps its approach under review in line with changes to UK immigration rules. We are also unable to provide advice or guidance on individual immigration queries and advise candidates to check the Government’s website for further information.