Overview
This is a hybrid-working role contractually based in Chelmsford. You will work from the Chelmsford office at least one day per month, and across our operational area on other days, depending on business need.
Bus Network Delivery Officer
Permanent, Full Time
£42,573 to £50,085 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 1st March 2026
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Strategy Growth Infrastructure and Integration Team to plan and deliver the best possible bus network for Essex residents, funded through developer contributions (from s106 agreements), bus grants from central Government and ECC local bus funding.
* Report to the Strategy Growth Infrastructure and Integration Manager and collaborate with the Bus Network Development and Integration Lead, the Local Bus & DRT Team, and other parts of EDD’s Integrated Passenger Transport Unit to develop and help implement outline plans for new or improved bus services and networks across Essex. Include improvements to existing ECC supported services, assessing needs for and designing new bus services and networks for new housing and commercial developments and proposing opportunities for broader network improvements.
* Develop detailed procurement packages and prepare tender and governance documentation with procurement, finance and legal teams. Participate in procurement activities where required.
* Identify opportunities for bus network improvements based on evidence and analysis, and design proposed integrated networks embedding new proposals within the existing network using funding from s106, DfT Bus Grant, and ECC local bus funding.
* Design individual new routes and route improvements within networks, working with stakeholders to ensure deliverability and produce a set of new proposed routes or enhancements.
* Produce procurement documents and provide expert advice to procurement colleagues to enable delivery of new services and enhancements, contributing to procurement packs and exercises as needed.
* Collaborate with ECC and local planning authorities to help negotiate s106 agreements for developer funding, manage existing supported local bus services and develop Enhanced Bus Partnerships for funding of new and enhanced routes.
* Manage the development of geographic network plans and the delivery of Bus Grant funded and s106 funded services within those plans to produce funded routes and enhancements.
* Manage procurements or direct awards to deliver improved or new bus routes.
* Highlight risks and issues and outline mitigation and escalation steps as appropriate.
Experience You Will Bring
* Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrated by experience in the public transport sector.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Well-developed bus service network and route planning skills with practical experience of using them to deliver bus services.
* Experience of integrating multiple requirements into a cohesive network that functions within a funded envelope.
* Experience in developing multiple options and solutions and brokering a way forward.
* Experience of working with a diverse range of individuals at different levels within a complex organisation and engaging with them to overcome obstacles and support them.
* Ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach and effective team working.
* Ability to demonstrate leadership skills, including managing stakeholders.
Please note: The role requires mobility throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means.
To read more about us please visit: Climate, Environment and Customer Services - Working for Essex.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are Disability Confident and commit to interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum job requirements. We also interview all veterans and care leavers meeting the minimum requirements. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. Further information about us and our opportunities can be found on our careers page and in our Talent Community.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk.
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