Vacancies

Senior Behaviour Change Officer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you will play an integral role in the region meeting decarbonisation and climate objectives? Are you passionate about encouraging the travelling public to use sustainable transport methods and helping to shape regional and local transport policy? If so, this may be just the role for you.

Our newly formed Behaviour Change team is actively searching for a Senior Behaviour Change Officer to design and deliver behaviour change initiatives and interventions, aimed at establishing a future transport ecosystem that meets our regional goals. Working closely with the Behaviour Scientist and Influencing Transport Lab, you will contribute to social research projects aimed at understanding current transportation habits in the region and devising strategies to promote sustainable travel options.

The Influencing Transport Lab is a nationally recognised centre of excellence focusing on Transport Behaviour Change and was introduced to facilitate and action collaboration in the field, allowing the sector to make faster progress towards a sustainable transport ecosystem. Collaborating with stakeholders, central government and third-party sectors, your role will be pivotal in supplying the Lab with essential research and both quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making processes.

To be successful in this role you will have experience of delivering interventions, conducting research and providing detailed analysis. We need someone with strong attention to detail and a curious mind with a passion for behaviour change.

Please note, this is a 2 year fixed term contract.

What will you be doing?

Deliver projects, interventions and initiatives in line with our transport goals.
Scope, deliver and monitor projects and the adoption of new innovations into business as usual.
Acquiring additional resources and support such as project management, procurement, legal and finance to ensure projects are delivered in line with corporate governance.
Support the development and delivery of a strategy for future transport.
Create, manage and monitor contracts, collaboration agreements and other agreements between TfWM and public and private sector partners.
Support social research activities and have a grasp of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Undertake analysis of evidence and produce insight reports to be presented at internal and external meetings.

About you.

Experience and capability of working and collaborating with other Public and Private sector partners.
Experience of delivering successful projects / interventions and embedding these into Business as Usual.
A detailed understanding of behavioural science / psychology and change techniques and models
Experience in conducting / commissioning quantitative and qualitative research.
Experience of presenting findings and insights from projects to internal and external partners

How to apply.

On clicking ‘apply for this job’, you will be prompted to create an account. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV, which will be used to auto-populate your profile. Please note, we do not see your CV once you have applied. Our shortlisting decisions are based on what you tell us in your profile - and so it is important to format your profile so that it really stands out. Make sure to include your employment history and include any essential education and qualifications. You will be asked to provide a supporting statement. If you already have one that you have prepared earlier, you can simply copy and paste this into the application form.

Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

Hybrid working, location and working pattern.

We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

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. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.