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Policy Assistant

Salary: £32,380 per annum (pay award pending) Location: Leeds

Key Points:

  • Permanent
  • 37 hours pw
  • Applications for part time / job share will be considered
  • Closing date - Sunday 1 February 2026 at 23:55
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Role details

Do you have a passion for shaping carefully planned and impactful transport policies and investment plans that will benefit the people of West Yorkshire? 
Are you eager to help drive down carbon emissions from transport while simultaneously supporting the development of a more inclusive economy?
If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! We currently have a vacancy for a Policy Assistant within our Transport Policy team.
As our new Policy Assistant, you will be supporting a variety of projects such as the delivery of the Bus Service Improvement Plan, creating a Fares and Ticketing Strategy and developing integrated public transport policy. You will be working on initiatives that not only improve travel today but help to create a sustainable, accessible, and equitable transport network for the future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in the policy field and will offer a chance to work across a range of high-priority projects aimed at improving the future of transport in the region.

Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form.

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