Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Transport Support Officer to join our bus transformation project team in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Reporting to the Bus Strategy Manager, this key role will implement improvements to the network across the region. The successful candidate will have a strong background in public transport planning, project management, and data analysis, with a proven track record of delivering successful network improvements. Alternatively experience may have been gained through staff rota construction and vehicle graphing. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in commercial management, supporting the Bus Strategy Manager in delivering the Bus Service Improvement Plan, Bus Reform, and funding bids.
Salary: £29,777- 33,024
24 Month Contract
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in public transport planning or a related field, with a focus on network development and improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making
- Knowledge of commercial and financial management, with an understanding of supporting the delivery of complex projects, funding bids, and bus service improvement initiatives
- Experience of bus service design, bus service tendering and contract procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- To the planning and implementation of bus network improvements in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder needs
- The Bus Strategy Manager in the response to planning applications, including where S106 or other planning-related funding could be made available for buses. Also to support the Bus Strategy Manager to execute the S106 agreement to invest into bus services.
- Maintain service, timetable and other key bus data to ensure both on-street and online information can be maintained.
- Bus-related datasets to inform timetabling, real time information systems and DfT information systems
- With key stakeholders, including local authorities, bus operators, community organisations, and other partners to gather input and ensure the successful implementation of network improvements
- Regular reports on network performance, project progress, and team activities for the Bus Strategy Manager and other stakeholders:
- Complex information and identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in order to develop clear, logical, and actionable courses of action, and make well-informed decisions in a timely manner
- High standards for performance and foster a positive working environment and support a culture of mutual respect and collaboration
As part of our commitment to promoting equality and diversity, we invite you to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Transport Officer then please apply!