Vehicle Policy Officers: Transport for London (TfL)

About Us A rich heritage. A strong customer focus. An iconic brand. They all add up to make Transport for London a unique public service – and a great place to develop your career. Transport for London (TfL) sets regulations and develops standards which affect the travelling public and the livelihoods of approximately 150,000 licensees in the taxi and private hire industries, in addition to licensing approximately 80,000 taxi and private hire vehicles. The role Your role working within the vehicle policy team will be to develop, implement and maintain vehicle policy; this will include setting standards for vehicle safety, new vehicle designs and technology and passenger accessibility provision. You will also assist in the work with vehicle manufacturers and technology suppliers to take forward the provision of alternative fuels and drivetrain technologies, including electric and hybrid technologies to ensure the continued development of both the taxi and private hire vehicle transport modes. You will be working on exciting, dynamic and interesting projects with key stakeholders such as fleet operators, individual drivers, vehicle manufacturers, design companies and technology suppliers to deliver innovative and strategic initiatives to meet Mayoral commitments and other similar TfL projects. What you'll need You will have motor vehicle technical knowledge and experience, including current knowledge of vehicle regulations and legislation, you will play a key part in delivering TfL's vision for the licensing and regulation of a safe and affordable London taxi and private hire fleet. Your background will be in a motor vehicle environment in a technical capacity or similar, and will be underpinned by a BTEC HNC/HND motor vehicle technical qualification (or equivalent relevant qualification). You will also need excellent communication skills and report writing ability, including good attention to detail, as well as being able to demonstrate research and analytical skills. All of which will be supported by a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. Benefits • 30 days annual leave plus 8 days stats • Self and nominee Oyster card giving free travel on London Underground, buses, Docklands light railway, Trams (NB not contractual benefit) • Discounted Eurostar travel • TFL Pension fund • 75% reimbursement of an Annual Season Ticket for National Rail travel Application Process Option 1) - Recommended To apply, please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/jobs and search under reference: TfL 008960 Option 2) We strongly recommend that you apply using a two page CV and a covering letter. Please think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience highlighted in the advert and ensure your CV reflects the requirements of the role you are applying for. You may also use the 'additional documents' section in your online application to attach a more detailed profile that is specifically relevant to the role you are applying for. Short listing may be carried out on the basis of your answers to job-specific questions and other information that you submit. Closing date for applications: Friday 21st May 2014 at 2300hrs We aspire to be as diverse as the city we serve; we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you have applied in the last 6 months please do not re-apply