Published On: 31/07/2023|1.8 min read|

Business Leaders invited to join TfGM’s new Business Transport Advisory Council

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking for senior business professionals who are passionate about transport in the region to join their Business Transport Advisory Council (BTAC). TfGM is the local government body responsible for co-ordinating transport services across Greater Manchester (GM).

GM is working towards an ambitious target for becoming carbon neutral by 2038, and transport plays a significant role in this. GM’s transport and travel priorities aim to provide an environmentally sustainable network which is accessible, affordable, and supports long-term economic growth.

Against this exciting backdrop of change, you’ll help TfGM set the future direction. TfGM’s business engagement strategy seeks to strengthen our understanding of how businesses view the transport network, what businesses need to enable more colleagues and customers to use sustainable transport, and their priorities for public transport and active travel.

The new Business Travel Advisory Council will enable a more informed approach to this, ensuring that TfGM support the city region as they continue to tackle shared challenges and develop ambitions for GM’s transport network and infrastructure.

It’s your chance to offer insight and share understanding of the thoughts and priorities of Greater Manchester’s business community. Your influence and knowledge will see that we address business transport needs.

This role requires decision-making business experience. You’ll bring clear insight into the GM region, and you are quick to understand issues and are able to contribute to strategy. Strong communication skills mean you can express your thoughts articulately and collaborate with others.

TfGM is  looking for a diverse group of business leaders from the region who reflect the diversity of GM’s people and the full range of business sectors, sizes and locations. BTAC members will be required to meet in person once every quarter.

Would you like to join TfGM’s Business Transport Advisory Council? If you do, please complete the expression of interest form. We will assess all expressions of interest and confirm panel membership later.

Closing date 9am Monday 14 August.

If you have any additional enquiries about the BTAC, please contact engagement@tfgm.com using subject heading ‘BTAC’.