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The Passenger Transport Team are a small team of 9 officers who manage all aspect of the Councils Passenger Transport requirements, including mainstream home to school transport, Additional Educational Needs Transport, Children and Adult Services transport and any Adhoc transport required by the Council. The team co-ordinate the assessment of entitlement to free transport, planning and co-ordinating the delivery of the transport, and contracting and managing external contractors to undertake the work on behalf of the Council.
The Team also supports the Public Transport bus service network that operates across City working with commercial bus operators to maximise coverage of services, publicity of services as well as identifying bus priority measures and schemes to increase the ease of use of public transport.
About the job
The postholder will be responsible for leading on and organising the day to day management of the team, including assessment of entitlement to mainstream and ALN home to school transport, procuring and contract management/monitoring of mainstream & ALN school transport and supported public bus services, liaising with all stakeholders including schools, parents, pupils, transport operators, senior officers and cabinet members/councillors, regional and national colleagues. The role will involve dealing with appeals for transport and complaints in relation to services provided, safeguarding professional strategy meetings, DBS countersignatory, co-ordinating delivering and developing training for team and external transport providers and their staff, working to tight deadlines, managing large budgets, line managing staff and interpreting and applying legislation. The post also leads on the Concessionary bus pass scheme that the Council manages on behalf of Welsh Government, overseeing the operator re-imbursement and pass holder application process.
What We Are Looking For From You
An enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who has strong team working attributes and ability to work on own initiative. Experience of Public Transport legislation, and transport operator licensing requirements, as well as knowledge of the Welsh Learner Travel Measure. Ability to manage a number of different projects and issues at the same time. Experience of managing staff and Budget monitoring.
Additional information
For any additional information or questions in relation to the post please contact Stephen Gerrard via email s.gerrard@cardiff.gov.uk or telephone 02920873868.
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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Job Reference: PLA00363
