Department for Transport Resilience Expert

3 weeks ago

Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time
Job Summary

We recognize the challenges that individuals with protected characteristics may face in their career progression and job market. Our organization is committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We strive to create a diverse workforce and welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those with gender diverse identities.

Are you a problem solver who enjoys finding creative solutions? Can you quickly grasp new complex subject areas? Do you want to be part of a team responsible for building resilience to future threats and hazards?

Job Description

The Transport Resilience, Analysis, International and Sanctions Directorate within the Department for Transport is home to the Resilience Division. The Division's primary objective is to ensure the Department can prepare for, mitigate, and respond to a major incident impacting the UK transport network and wider UK Government interests.

The Division is responsible for leading the Department's identification and preparedness for catastrophic and other security and resilience risks; and developing and implementing a new approach to resilience within the Department through a transport Resilience Strategy.

As a member of this Division, you will work with partners across the Department, other government departments, academia, and industry to build the Department's resilience to future threats and hazards. These could range from terrorist incidents and cyber attacks to catastrophic flooding and volcanic eruptions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the Department's exercising and lessons programme.
  • Collaborating with modal policy experts to understand the impacts of different risks facing the Department, and escalating appropriately to senior leaders.
  • Undertaking capability assessments on the Department's ability to mitigate and manage civil emergencies.
  • Implementation of the transport Resilience Strategy.
  • Supporting the planning for major events to ensure transport is factored into central government Concept of Operations.
  • Leading the Department's contingency and response planning for catastrophic risks such as nationwide blackouts, severe space weather events, and biological attacks.
  • Building relationships with analysis, science, and research teams, and with experts across government and beyond, to provide evidence for the team's work.
  • Deputising for the Head of Risk and Resilience Strategy and/or Head of Major Events Planning, Exercising and Lessons and/or Head of Catastrophic Contingency Planning at internal management, cross-Whitehall, and external meetings.

For an in-depth insight into the role, please refer to the Role Profile.

Person Specification

You will need to be able to work at pace, and be comfortable working in an environment where roles need to be flexible at times. You are confident at communicating and will use these skills to communicate with peers, seniors, and key stakeholders within the Department and in other government departments.

You will have the ability to familiarise yourself rapidly with the skills needed in such roles so that you can effectively develop the team's products and deliver. You will also have the ability to think around an issue, listen effectively, and solve problems which will be critical to making this role a success.

Though you will not need to have previous experience of managing or leading others, you should be willing to do so, potentially in a matrix-management system. In any case, you will need to have (or develop) leadership skills as you lead pieces of work across the team. You will have the ability to quickly grasp new complex subject areas.

Additional Information

A minimum of 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another Department for Transport workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.

Occasional travel to other Department for Transport offices will be required.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Working Together
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
Technical Skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Pillar one: Strategy - Participation and Engagement
Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments, and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

  • Engineering Advisor for Transport Initiatives

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewAt the Department for Transport, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce and we actively encourage applications from...

  • Transport Project Technical Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe understand the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and in their career advancement. Our commitment to being an inclusive employer ensures equal opportunities for all. We aim to cultivate a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including...

  • Senior Policy Advisor

    2 days ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Policy Advisor to join our Humanitarian and Reconstruction team at the Department for Transport. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team's objectives, including ensuring a coordinated Departmental response to Ukraine's recovery, facilitating access to transportation for...

  • Infrastructure Engineering Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewAt the Department for Transport, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse workforce and we actively encourage applications from...

  • Principal Engineering Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewAt the Department for Transport, we understand the challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and promoting equal opportunities. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse workforce and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups,...

  • Head of Programme Management Office

    2 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the Programme Management Office (PMO) within the Aviation and Maritime International and Trade (AMIT) team at the Department for Transport. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering efficient and effective programme and project management, as well as secretariat...

  • Lead Technical Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewAt the Department for Transport, we acknowledge the challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse workforce, and we encourage applications from...

  • Senior Infrastructure Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewAt the Department for Transport, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that champions diversity. Our goal is to attract a wide range of applicants, particularly from underrepresented groups, including...

  • Finance Advisory Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. Our commitment to inclusivity as an employer is unwavering, and we strive to create a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and...

  • Investment Analysis Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and in their career advancement. Our commitment to inclusivity as an employer is unwavering, and we strive to ensure equal opportunities for all. We aim to cultivate a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds and experiences,...

  • Financial Strategy Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe understand the challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and in their career advancement. Our commitment to inclusivity as an employer is unwavering, and we strive to create a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with...

  • Head of Programme Management Office

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job DescriptionJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Programme Management Office Lead to join our team at the Department for Transport. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Programme Management Office (PMO) to deliver efficient and effective programme and project management, as well as secretariat support across...

  • Head of Maritime Directors Office

    3 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job SummaryWe recognize the challenges that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the job market and career progression. As a committed inclusive employer, we strive to ensure equal opportunities and create a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities,...

  • Head of Maritime Directors Office

    3 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job SummaryWe recognize the challenges that individuals with protected characteristics may face in their career progression and on the job market. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities and making our workforce as diverse as possible. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities,...

  • Assistant Service Operations Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and career advancement. Our commitment lies in fostering an inclusive workplace that guarantees equal opportunities. We aim to cultivate a workforce rich in diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including...

  • Assistant Service Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and career advancement. Our commitment to inclusivity as an employer ensures equal opportunities for all. We aim to cultivate a diverse workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including ethnic...

  • Assistant Service Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the difficulties that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and in their career advancement. Our commitment to being an inclusive employer ensures equal opportunities for all. We aim to cultivate a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, and we actively encourage applications from...

  • Sponsorship Manager for Manchester Route and Stations

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment market and their career advancement. Our commitment lies in being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We aspire to cultivate a workforce that reflects diversity, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented...

  • Lead for Cost and Route Sponsorship in Manchester

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

    Job OverviewWe acknowledge the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and in their career advancement. Our commitment to being an inclusive employer ensures equal opportunities for all. We aim to cultivate a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including...

  • Transportation Compliance Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Trussville, Alabama, United States The McPherson Companies Full time

    Job OverviewGeneral Summary:The DOT Compliance Coordinator oversees the comprehensive management of employees subject to DOT regulations, ensuring adherence from recruitment through retention. This role is pivotal in facilitating driver orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training. The Coordinator will uphold compliance with DOT and FMCSA standards,...