Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development, approval, and maintenance of the Local Transport Plan, ensuring alignment with other regional strategies.
* Define, gain approval for, and adopt the Key Route Network (KRN) for the client in collaboration with constituent authorities.
* Facilitate the delivery of KRN policy objectives by securing additional resources, monitoring improvements, and reporting on economic growth and productivity impacts.
* Develop and facilitate the Mayoral Rural Transport Group, managing budgets for transport projects.
* Innovate transport solutions to enhance accessibility and connectivity in rural environments.
* Commission and oversee the delivery of LTA transport schemes.
* Act as the senior adviser to the MCCA Transport Board, ensuring effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
* Work closely with local authorities, businesses, communities, government departments, and stakeholders.
* Lead the Enhanced Bus Partnership and coordinate public transport funding programmes.
* Develop and implement a decarbonisation strategy for transport with stakeholders and transport operators.
* Serve as the main contact for partners, stakeholders, and transport operators.
* Advise and brief the Mayor and elected officials on strategy and programme performance.
* Represent the client at various committees and forums professionally.
* Undertake other duties relevant at this level.
Job Requirements:
* Experience in transportation and transport-related roles.
* Strong understanding of developing and maintaining transport plans and strategies.
* Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and constituent authorities.
* Experience in securing and managing funding for transport projects.
* Knowledge of rural transport and the capacity to develop innovative solutions in such environments.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to advise and brief high-level officials on complex transport issues.
* Understanding of decarbonisation strategies within the transport sector.
If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for sustainable and efficient transport systems, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to meaningful transport advancements.
#J-18808-Ljbffr