Principal Public Transport Officer

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader ready to make a significant impact on Public Transportation? Our client is seeking an accomplished individual to join their team as a Principal Public Transport Officer. This is a temporary position with the option to go permanent for this right person.

Responsibilities:

1. Team Management:

   • Supervise and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering the Council's Public Transport policies and statutory responsibilities
   • Motivate, develop, and retain team members to ensure a positive and productive work environment

2. Enhanced Partnership and Improvement Plans:

   • Support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Scheme and Enhanced Partnership Plan with local bus operators under the Bus Services Act 2017
   • Lead the development and implementation of the Bus Service Improvement Plan and contribute to funding bids

3. Budget Management:

   • Manage budgets for minor bus infrastructure upgrades and repairs
   • Support the team leader in managing budgets for Public Transport improvement schemes, utilizing external funding, such as Section 106 and third-party contributions

4. Concessionary Travel Scheme Oversight:

   • Oversee the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) within the Council's area
   • Ensure passes are issued, operators are reimbursed, and the Council's statutory annual ENCTS scheme is published

5. Procurement Leadership:

   • Lead procurement activities, including liaising with internal procurement advisors, for Public Bus Contracts and Framework Agreements
   • Oversee Back Office Systems for the Bus Real-Time Information System and ENCTS, and any other contracts as required

6. Strategic Planning:

   • Take a strategic overview of bus services and related infrastructure development within the Council area
   • Develop innovative ideas, projects, and initiatives for improvement and provide expertise in planning application consultations and Section 106 agreements

7. Representation and Collaboration:

   • Collaborate with sustainable travel agencies and partners to advance local policies, initiatives, and schemes, including improving rail services and stations for enhanced multimodal interchange

8. Efficient Information Management:

   • Maximize personal productivity and reduce risks by efficiently managing information using Office 365 and internal IT systems and applications

9. Diversity and Inclusion:

   • Actively challenge and eliminate any discriminatory practices or behaviors, fostering an inclusive work environment

10. Health, Safety, and Welfare:

    • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of others' needs, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals

If you are interested and currently looking for a new challenge then please apply to be considered.