Sustainable Rail Analyst Overview The Sustainable Rail Analyst will play a crucial part in the future success of RSSB's Sustainable Development team and the progress of Sustainable Rail Blueprint delivery. The Sustainable Rail Blueprint identifies the need for a Data Framework as a common solution for sustainability in rail - A data framework is needed to measure, collate, and report progress against sustainable rail goals - this role will be central to delivering this common solution. In this role, you will work across the sustainable rail workstreams, applying your analytical skills to ensure robust and efficient data collection and reporting. You will work to generate insights from data and support sustainability improvement across the GB rail industry. Through this you will help develop RSSB's sustainability data and reporting services and track delivery of the Sustainable Rail Blueprint. You will also work closely with RSSB's Information Management and Technology (IM&T) team to shape data tools and systems and ensure alignment with the company's overall data strategy. Responsibilities Monitor and review the quality of sustainability data and establish processes to support improved data accuracy. Engage with industry members, DfT and the ORR to understand their sustainability data challenges and provide them with information and support to make improvements. Assist in the development of improved tools, systems and processes to ensure rail sustainability data is collated consistently and efficiently. Monitor to highlight industry-wide sustainability trends to help decision makers understand sustainability performance and prioritise issues. Identify actionable sustainability data insights through in-depth data analysis and evaluating evidence from various sources. Produce engaging dashboards, reports and presentations on sustainability performance for a range of industry groups and stakeholders. Maintain an understanding of wider corporate, international ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting requirements and identify opportunities for alignment. Work with sustainable rail technical leads to inform their workstreams, tools and services. Ensure RSSB's sustainable rail data programme is aligned and complimentary to RSSB's wider data programme and industry-wide data initiatives. Assist in integrating data requirements across industry performance mechanisms, such as contracts, regulatory regimes and national transport statistics. Qualifications Essential: Analytical skills built on: Technical foundations, as might be gained through a degree in mathematics, science, engineering or a related discipline or through the equivalent experience Experience of applying analysis/data science skills to real-world problems An inquisitive mind and an ability to quickly understand complex information, apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience in ESG data analysis or corporate sustainability reporting and a wider knowledge and passion for sustainability. Communicates effectively, sharing thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Adapts and responds effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty. Actively contributes as part of a team and works towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Takes responsibility and demonstrates accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the hear of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals. Builds effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes. Fluency in Microsoft Office apps Desirable: Experience and/or knowledge of sustainable development issues and responses within the railway industry. Membership of IEMA (Institute of Environmental Managers and Assessors) or other relevant professional body. A working knowledge of GHG assessment, policies and mitigation (e.g. PAS2080, GHG protocol, SBTi). We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme , we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Sustainable Rail Analyst Overview The Sustainable Rail Analyst will play a crucial part in the future success of RSSB's Sustainable Development team and the progress of Sustainable Rail Blueprint delivery. The Sustainable Rail Blueprint identifies the need for a Data Framework as a common solution for sustainability in rail - A data framework is needed to measure, collate, and report progress against sustainable rail goals - this role will be central to delivering this common solution. In this role, you will work across the sustainable rail workstreams, applying your analytical skills to ensure robust and efficient data collection and reporting. You will work to generate insights from data and support sustainability improvement across the GB rail industry. Through this you will help develop RSSB's sustainability data and reporting services and track delivery of the Sustainable Rail Blueprint. You will also work closely with RSSB's Information Management and Technology (IM&T) team to shape data tools and systems and ensure alignment with the company's overall data strategy. Responsibilities Monitor and review the quality of sustainability data and establish processes to support improved data accuracy. Engage with industry members, DfT and the ORR to understand their sustainability data challenges and provide them with information and support to make improvements. Assist in the development of improved tools, systems and processes to ensure rail sustainability data is collated consistently and efficiently. Monitor to highlight industry-wide sustainability trends to help decision makers understand sustainability performance and prioritise issues. Identify actionable sustainability data insights through in-depth data analysis and evaluating evidence from various sources. Produce engaging dashboards, reports and presentations on sustainability performance for a range of industry groups and stakeholders. Maintain an understanding of wider corporate, international ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting requirements and identify opportunities for alignment. Work with sustainable rail technical leads to inform their workstreams, tools and services. Ensure RSSB's sustainable rail data programme is aligned and complimentary to RSSB's wider data programme and industry-wide data initiatives. Assist in integrating data requirements across industry performance mechanisms, such as contracts, regulatory regimes and national transport statistics. Qualifications Essential: Analytical skills built on: Technical foundations, as might be gained through a degree in mathematics, science, engineering or a related discipline or through the equivalent experience Experience of applying analysis/data science skills to real-world problems An inquisitive mind and an ability to quickly understand complex information, apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience in ESG data analysis or corporate sustainability reporting and a wider knowledge and passion for sustainability. Communicates effectively, sharing thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience. Adapts and responds effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty. Actively contributes as part of a team and works towards achieving team goals and outcomes. Takes responsibility and demonstrates accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities. Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the hear of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals. Builds effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes. Fluency in Microsoft Office apps Desirable: Experience and/or knowledge of sustainable development issues and responses within the railway industry. Membership of IEMA (Institute of Environmental Managers and Assessors) or other relevant professional body. A working knowledge of GHG assessment, policies and mitigation (e.g. PAS2080, GHG protocol, SBTi). We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development. We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme , we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request. We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.
Are you a tech-savvy HR professional with a passion for optimising human resource operations? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic HR Systems Manager to support our suite of HR Systems, including recruitment & onboarding, flexible benefits, as well as HR & Payroll.This HR Systems Manager is a fantastic opportunity to come in and make a real impact during the course of the 12 month FTC.The Role: As a fast paced Private Equity backed business we have big plans for the future as we continue our Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.(Highbourne Group includes brands such as City Plumbing, Direct Heating Spares, Energy Efficiency, National Shower Spares, Plumbnation, Plumbworld, The Bathroom Showroom, and The Underfloor Heating Store).As our HR Systems Manager, your responsibilities will be central to the oversight, enhancement, and upkeep of our array of HR systems. These include our HR and Payroll system (iTrent), our Case Management System (Jira), Flexible Benefits system, as well as all integrations . You'll be instrumental in ensuring these systems function seamlessly, optimising their performance, and implementing enhancements where necessary. Your role will involve not only managing the day-to-day operations but also strategising for long-term efficiency and effectiveness in supporting our HR functions.Key Responsibilities Maintain & deliver a high-performing HR System function that focuses on continuous improvement.Guide and advise on system processing and procedure, including troubleshooting and error fixing.Identify improvements and efficiencies, working closely with relevant stakeholders.Support configuration, administration updates & testing.This is a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave. You should be based in the UK, and prepared to travel to our Head Office in Crick, Northamptonshire at least once a week.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider HR team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Experience with HR Information Systems in a testing/triage capacity (is essential).Experience of maintaining configuration within a HR system (would be beneficial).Attention to detail and analytical skills.A superb communicator and collaborative team player.Confident with Excel/Google Sheets including IF Statements.Problem solving and inquisitive nature for root cause analysis.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: HRIS and Payroll Analyst, Payroll Systems Analyst, HR Systems Analyst, HR Systems Administrator, Payroll Analyst, HRIS Analyst, Systems Analyst, HRIS Systems Analyst, Workday, iTrent, Flex Genius, Genius, MHR, Oracle, SAP, Resourcelink.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Are you a tech-savvy HR professional with a passion for optimising human resource operations? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic HR Systems Manager to support our suite of HR Systems, including recruitment & onboarding, flexible benefits, as well as HR & Payroll.This HR Systems Manager is a fantastic opportunity to come in and make a real impact during the course of the 12 month FTC.The Role: As a fast paced Private Equity backed business we have big plans for the future as we continue our Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.(Highbourne Group includes brands such as City Plumbing, Direct Heating Spares, Energy Efficiency, National Shower Spares, Plumbnation, Plumbworld, The Bathroom Showroom, and The Underfloor Heating Store).As our HR Systems Manager, your responsibilities will be central to the oversight, enhancement, and upkeep of our array of HR systems. These include our HR and Payroll system (iTrent), our Case Management System (Jira), Flexible Benefits system, as well as all integrations . You'll be instrumental in ensuring these systems function seamlessly, optimising their performance, and implementing enhancements where necessary. Your role will involve not only managing the day-to-day operations but also strategising for long-term efficiency and effectiveness in supporting our HR functions.Key Responsibilities Maintain & deliver a high-performing HR System function that focuses on continuous improvement.Guide and advise on system processing and procedure, including troubleshooting and error fixing.Identify improvements and efficiencies, working closely with relevant stakeholders.Support configuration, administration updates & testing.This is a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave. You should be based in the UK, and prepared to travel to our Head Office in Crick, Northamptonshire at least once a week.You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider HR team and you'll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Experience with HR Information Systems in a testing/triage capacity (is essential).Experience of maintaining configuration within a HR system (would be beneficial).Attention to detail and analytical skills.A superb communicator and collaborative team player.Confident with Excel/Google Sheets including IF Statements.Problem solving and inquisitive nature for root cause analysis.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: HRIS and Payroll Analyst, Payroll Systems Analyst, HR Systems Analyst, HR Systems Administrator, Payroll Analyst, HRIS Analyst, Systems Analyst, HRIS Systems Analyst, Workday, iTrent, Flex Genius, Genius, MHR, Oracle, SAP, Resourcelink.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst Grade J £32,356 pa Location Leeds Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development? What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does? How about an organisation that does all these things and more? Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage. We currently have a vacancy for a GIS Analyst to join our Research and Intelligence team. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. The £830 million City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) is aimed at providing an integrated and inclusive transport network and was made possible thanks to the West Yorkshire Mayoral devolution deal. This work will build on the significant investment already being made in making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport around West Yorkshire. Find out more information about the programme . The Role Reporting into the Spatial Intelligence Team Leader, the key responsibilities are but not limited to: Undertake digitising, map production, as well as a wide range of spatial analysis activity to generate evidence to help shape policies, projects and services. Provide spatial analysis support for the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement in collaboration with colleagues, Local Authority Partners, and other stakeholders. Help develop and manage map-based data assets held in GIS to ensure they are accessible, fit for purpose and up to date. To build automated processes using spatial Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) tools to harness, synthesise, analyse internal and external data sets. Develop, deploy and maintain web-based mapping applications built using the full suite of products within the Esri Ecosystem (the ArcGIS Enterprise stack) making self-service, interactive map-based content available to a range of internal and external audiences. Use advanced analytical techniques and tools (software products and platforms) to interrogate and analyse big data sets (for example spatio-temporal transport trend analysis), draw inferences and present insights as reports and visualisations. Present technical insights to a variety of stakeholders (senior management, politicians and external bodies) in settings such as meetings and project boards, inviting discussion and feedback. Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities. About you You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Degree level qualification in GIS, Geography or a related qualification with substantial spatial analysis component or has significant acquired professional knowledge of mapping and spatial analysis. Advanced applied understanding and experience of spatial data management and analytical techniques, including methodologies, best-practice and spatial data standards (e.g. Open Geospatial Consortium spatial standards). Knowledge and experience of interpreting a wide range of national official local area statistics covering demographics, transport, the economy and housing and associated statistical geographies. A firm understanding of the benefits of data automation using Extract-Transform-Load (ETL), ideally with experience of using Feature Manipulation Engine (FME). Experience of developing interactive, self-service content e.g., map-based applications, story maps and dashboards. Our offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme. Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To apply If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 09 October 2022. Further Information Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required. Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page. Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted. Terms and conditions Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Geographic Information Systems Analyst Grade J £32,356 pa Location Leeds Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development? What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does? How about an organisation that does all these things and more? Yes? Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority! Listen to what our staff say on our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage. We currently have a vacancy for a GIS Analyst to join our Research and Intelligence team. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. The £830 million City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) is aimed at providing an integrated and inclusive transport network and was made possible thanks to the West Yorkshire Mayoral devolution deal. This work will build on the significant investment already being made in making it easier for people to walk, cycle and use public transport around West Yorkshire. Find out more information about the programme . The Role Reporting into the Spatial Intelligence Team Leader, the key responsibilities are but not limited to: Undertake digitising, map production, as well as a wide range of spatial analysis activity to generate evidence to help shape policies, projects and services. Provide spatial analysis support for the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement in collaboration with colleagues, Local Authority Partners, and other stakeholders. Help develop and manage map-based data assets held in GIS to ensure they are accessible, fit for purpose and up to date. To build automated processes using spatial Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) tools to harness, synthesise, analyse internal and external data sets. Develop, deploy and maintain web-based mapping applications built using the full suite of products within the Esri Ecosystem (the ArcGIS Enterprise stack) making self-service, interactive map-based content available to a range of internal and external audiences. Use advanced analytical techniques and tools (software products and platforms) to interrogate and analyse big data sets (for example spatio-temporal transport trend analysis), draw inferences and present insights as reports and visualisations. Present technical insights to a variety of stakeholders (senior management, politicians and external bodies) in settings such as meetings and project boards, inviting discussion and feedback. Review the Role profile provided for more information about the responsibilities. About you You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Degree level qualification in GIS, Geography or a related qualification with substantial spatial analysis component or has significant acquired professional knowledge of mapping and spatial analysis. Advanced applied understanding and experience of spatial data management and analytical techniques, including methodologies, best-practice and spatial data standards (e.g. Open Geospatial Consortium spatial standards). Knowledge and experience of interpreting a wide range of national official local area statistics covering demographics, transport, the economy and housing and associated statistical geographies. A firm understanding of the benefits of data automation using Extract-Transform-Load (ETL), ideally with experience of using Feature Manipulation Engine (FME). Experience of developing interactive, self-service content e.g., map-based applications, story maps and dashboards. Our offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme. Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To apply If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role. Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 09 October 2022. Further Information Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required. Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page. Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months unless you make a request for this to be deleted. Terms and conditions Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits. The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.