Description Are you looking for a new challenge in a high-profile and fast-moving policy area? The Concessionary Travel and Community Transport Policy Team is based within the Bus Strategy and Funding Policy Unit which is part of Transport Scotland’s Bus, Accessibility and Active Travel (BAAT) Directorate. The team’s work is focussed on developing and sustaining concessionary travel policy in relation to bus travel. This includes the high-profile National Concessionary Travel Schemes which provide free bus travel to over 2 million people aged 60 and over, eligible disabled people and those aged under 22, with the schemes having an annual budget of over £400 million. Responsibilities Take a leading role on the development of policy and new legislation for the National Concessionary Travel Schemes for bus; Develop and implement options to tackle anti-social behaviour on buses, including a process for the suspension of concessionary travel and a behavioural code for concessionary scheme users; Collaborate with the bus industry to enhance guidance and education on anti-social behaviour on buses, and learn from the success of initiatives elsewhere in the UK and abroad and their potential for Scotland; Provide high-quality written policy advice and briefings, and effective verbal communication, for Ministers and others as required; Lead on the drafting of impact assessments and work closely with legal colleagues to ensure that policy is fair and robust. Maintain and establish productive relationships across Transport Scotland, Scottish Government and externally, including with Police Scotland, Local Authorities and bus operators to ensure policy success. Support the team on work to revise reimbursement rates for the National Concessionary Travel Schemes and annual SSI, developing strong and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to do so. Support work to deliver free bus travel for people seeking asylum, working at pace and to a high quality so the benefits can be delivered quickly. Engage with wider teams in BAAT to support the work of bus futures, identifying options for more effective and successful bus services in Scotland. Responsibilities Success Profile Technical / Professional Skills: Policy Context and Purpose - Level 1 Developing Participation and Engagement - Level 1 Developing Working with Ministers - Level 1 Developing You can find out more about the skills required here: Detailed Descriptors Behaviours: Delivering at Pace - Level 3 Working Together - Level 3 Making Effective Decisions - Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 words which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 9th June however this may be subject to change. If you require any further information on the post please contact George Beale-Pratt: George.Beale-Pratt@transport.gov.scot Qualifications About Us Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment. The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Location This post is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week, pro rata. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.