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Policy Assistant at London Travel Watch
| Sector: | Managerial |
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| Company: | London Travel Watch |
| Salary: | Starting salary: £26,587 (pay award pending) |
| Ad Reference: | RNAD0055138 |
| Closing Date: | 28 November 2008 |
Description
We want a better travelling experience in London –
so what do you want?
so what do you want?
London TravelWatch is the official voice for London’s travelling public. We speak up for users of all transport modes and champion their interests through representation, consultation, investigation, monitoring and by working together with the transport industry, its regulators and funders. An opportunity now exists for an experienced and enthusiastic policy assistant to join our Research and Development team.
Your responsibilities will include conducting surveys and research projects to inform our policy-making as well as responding to statutory consultations on a range of topics. The ability to communicate effectively is essential as you will need to discuss different transport proposals with service operators to identify the consequences for transport users, as well as brief Board Members and represent London TravelWatch at stakeholder meetings. Working to strict deadlines, your responsibilities will also include performance monitoring and site visits.
Combining a broad knowledge of current transport issues with effective analytical skills you must also be confident in using a range of IT programmes. Obviously you will be fully aware of the importance of accessibility and inclusion for transport users and be keen to develop your career within the public sector from the perspective of the passenger. Whilst experience in the public transport sector is desirable, applications are welcome from all candidates with the right skills and related experience.
If you think you meet this brief we look forward to hearing from you.
How to Apply
27 days leave + incremental salary + season ticket loan + pension
For a full job description and application form, please call, email or write to London TravelWatch.
quoting job reference PA/RN. Closing date: 28th November 2008; Interviews week commencing 8th December 2008.
| Telephone: | 020 7726 9983 |
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