Careers

At Transport for the North, we support the North’s 11 combined authorities to better connect our region and unlock growth. If you’re motivated by purpose, collaboration and the opportunity to make a real impact, explore our current vacancies and find out what it’s like to work with us.

Working at Transport for the North

We’re a small organisation that works right across the North. You’ll work with experts in transport planning, modelling, data and policy. You’ll also collaborate closely with combined authorities, government and industry partners. Together, we help plan and deliver investment to unlock economic growth across the North.

We value different perspectives and believe better decisions come from inclusive teams. We work hard to create a respectful, supportive environment where everyone feels able to contribute. This is supported by our diversity policy and action plan — if you’d like a copy, please get in touch.

Our ways of working are designed around our people. We offer flexibility, trust and autonomy, so you can work in a way that suits you while delivering impact where it matters most. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, build your skills and do your best work, with the support you need to succeed.

Employee benefits

We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer a strong benefits package to support you at work and beyond.

• Competitive externally benchmarked salaries for all roles
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to pay for healthcare cover at preferential rates
• Learning and development to support your role and career progression
• Family‑friendly entitlements
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including: travel pass purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Access to confidential employee support programme, including free face‑to‑face counselling

Our commitments

• We pay all staff at least the Real Living Wage, supporting fair pay and long-term security
• We are a Disability Confident employer, removing barriers and supporting disabled people at work
• We support good jobs, fair treatment and progression through the Good Employment Charter
• We promote fair recruitment and equal opportunities as part of the CIHT Diversity and Inclusion Charter
• We support positive mental health at work through the Mindful Employer Charter