Description
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,718 - £48,710
Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Here at SYMCA we’re working together with our Local Authority partners, emergency services and National Highways to deliver a bold vision for safer roads. This is a unique opportunity to lead the analytical work that will underpin our region’s commitment to Vision Zero – ending deaths and serious injuries on South Yorkshire’s roads.
As part of our central Insight Team, you’ll work closely with the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership, which includes SYMCA, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and National Highways. Together, we’re building a data-driven approach to road safety that puts evidence at the heart of decision-making.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
All applications must be submitted directly via our
Careers Website. You will be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet criteria as listed in the role profile attached to this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities
Here at SYMCA we’re working together with our Local Authority partners, emergency services and National Highways to deliver a bold vision for safer roads. This is a unique opportunity to lead the analytical work that will underpin our region’s commitment to Vision Zero – ending deaths and serious injuries on South Yorkshire’s roads.
As part of our central Insight Team, you’ll work closely with the South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership, which includes SYMCA, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Sheffield City Council, South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and National Highways. Together, we’re building a data-driven approach to road safety that puts evidence at the heart of decision-making.
About the Role
You’ll lead on analysing road traffic collision data, developing new Safety Performance Indicators and supporting the evaluation of road safety interventions. Your insights will inform strategic decisions and help shape interventions that save lives. This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and impact. You’ll be working with senior leaders across the partnership, managing commissioned research projects, and developing interactive visualisations and reports that bring data to life.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading analytical work to support the Safer Roads Partnership’s strategic goals.
- Collaborating with partners to gather and cleanse data from diverse sources.
- Applying advanced quantitative techniques to generate actionable insights.
- Creating engaging visualisations to communicate findings.
- Supporting the development of performance frameworks and reporting plans.
- Acting as an intelligent client for commissioned research projects.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Highly skilled in statistical analysis and data visualisation (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
- Experienced in managing complex projects and working with external consultants.
- Knowledgeable in data governance, ethical research, and data protection.
- A confident communicator, able to present complex insights to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative and committed to making a difference through evidence-based policy.
- Familiar with GIS software and qualitative research methods (desirable).
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
All applications must be submitted directly via our
Careers Website
