Work on skills forms a key part of the TPS work programme and a unique opportunity has arisen for a dedicated transport professional to drive forward the Society's work on the TPP qualification and the TPS Professional Development Scheme from February 2010. 

Initially, you will work alongside Martin Richards, the current Skills Director (who will be retiring in February 2010) commencing during the latter part of 2009.

It is not possible to provide an accurate statement of the time requirements, but they will be between 3 and 5 days a month, on average.

The successful candidate will need to become a member of the Society, if they are not already, will be a co-opted Director of the Society and will be paid an honorarium.

For a more detailed job description please click here.

For an informal discussion on this appointment, please contact Martin Richards at martinrichards1@aol.com, 01306 711885.

To apply for this position, please write to Victoria Hills, Chair, The Transport Planning Society, 1 Great George Street. London, SW1P 3AA, enclosing a copy of your CV or e-mail Victoria at tps@ice.org.uk.

The closing date is Friday 29 May 2009.