Please note: This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Commercial Propositions Manager will manage the formulation and adherence to effective reporting and governance for the delivery of initiatives aimed at growing patronage and revenue on the Wales and Borders network.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
1. Manage the development and delivery of an effective and forward-looking growth strategy, identifying growth opportunities, and developing and implementing plans to capitalise on these.
2. Drive the ongoing development and delivery of an effective and forward-looking growth strategy for the Wales and Borders network.
3. Manage the delivery of the Commercial Revenue Team’s business plan milestones.
4. Sponsor the delivery of multiple Commercial Propositions workstreams
5. Provide continuity for the delivery of the Commercial Propositions plan by deputising for the Head of Commercial Propositions.
Who we’re looking for
6. Previous experience of leading the delivery of multiple complex projects.
7. Previous experience of identifying and delivering revenue generation initiatives
8. Commercially astute, persuasive and customer focused
9. The ability to promote cross-team collaboration, with a focus on building mutually beneficial networks and improving overall service delivery
10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.