Job Description
Permanent Role with a local authority
Summary
* This permanent role with a local authority involves leading the development and delivery of a public transport strategy. The aim is to create a smart, integrated, and sustainable network that serves the needs of residents and visitors. The focus will be on increasing patronage, improving connectivity between rural and urban areas, and fostering strong partnerships with operators and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement strategies to enhance the county’s bus network, ensuring integration with rail and other transport modes.
* Lead and manage the Public Transport Services team, providing supervision, support, and professional development.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with bus operators, community transport providers, and key stakeholders.
* Oversee the planning and delivery of public transport projects, ensuring compliance with budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
* Use data-driven insights to improve service reliability, frequency, and accessibility across the network.
* Promote public transport within the council and the wider community, raising awareness and encouraging usage.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience in managing public transport services or similar transport-related projects.
* Demonstrable leadership and people management experience, including team building and staff development.
* Strong background in partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
* Experience in project management, including planning, delivery, and evaluation.
* Familiarity with local authority operations and governance processes.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Transport Planning, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
* Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g., Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) is desirable.
* Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2) is advantageous.
Benefits of Working for Council
* A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
o Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
o Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
o Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
o Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
o Payment of professional membership fees.
o Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back, and discounts.
Additional Information
* Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, United Kingdom.
* Hybrid working: 2 days in the office.
* To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
The role closes on 22nd December 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To lead the development and delivery of public transport strategy, ensuring the creation of a smart, integrated, and sustainable network that meets the needs of residents and visitors. The role will focus on increasing patronage, improving connectivity between rural and urban areas, and fostering strong partnerships with operators and stakeholders.