Transport Projects Delivery Officer (Interim)

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Closing Date: 18/01/2026
Contract Temporary
Working Hours Full Time
Location Darlington
Salary £41,771 - £44,075
Company Tees Valley Combined Authority

Job Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Transport Projects Delivery Officer to join our team on a 12 month fixed-term basis. The role will be focused on supporting the delivery of our Bus Service Improvement Plan, helping us to enhance the experience for passengers across Tees Valley by creating a sustainable and well-connected network, with improved waiting facilities and affordable fares.

Working within a team, you will be responsible for the delivery of improvements to local bus services, including implementing and maintaining bus routes, introducing fares offers, and enhancing the passenger experience. You will also work closely with a wide range of key stakeholders, such as our local authorities and local bus operators, supporting the development and delivery of various initiatives targeted towards improving public transport and the day-to-day lives of people living across the region.You don’t have to have experience of delivering transport projects. We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to succeed, who are able to work collaboratively to focus on achieving the required outcomes.

Your excellent communication and influencing skills will enable you to engage with different audiences and build relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders.You will have experience of working on projects, preferably within a political environment, and be able to use those skills to support our programme of work.

Additional Information

Please visit the Supporting Documents section for the Job Description, Competency Framework and Benefits Booklet.  Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the Competency Framework attached.  Leadership & Direction – Communication & Influence – Experience & Technical – Responsibility & Accountability.

To have an informal discussion about the role please contact: Emily Campbell, Senior Transport Delivery Officer at

Emily.Campbell@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Our Benefits

  • Hybrid/Flexible working
  • 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to Private Counselling Sessions
  • Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Free Parking
  • On Site Café with staff Discount & more!

TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status, with constantly developing initiatives to become a lead in best practice. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for any role will be offered an interview, with reasonable adjustments if required.

If you need a different format of application for the role, please email TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 0734 1476 372.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to supporting veterans find and secure employment opportunities. This includes a guaranteed interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please note, you should hear from us within four weeks of the closing date if you are shortlisted for interview, otherwise you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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