Bus Franchising & Transport Policy Lead

Stoke on Trent City Council

Hempstalls

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a Franchising and Bus Reform Officer to join the Transport Connectivity team. The role supports the Local Transport Delivery Manager to shape transport policy and develop future programmes, turning ideas into deliverable projects across the council and regional partners.

You will work with colleagues, consultants and bus operators to explore bus franchising and deliver improvements that help people move around the city more easily, support economic growth

Qualifications

Degree in transport planning, project management, engineering, economics, or a closely related field.
Experience in a comparable transport-focused role.
Ability to interpret transport data and evidence to support service design or recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead and project manage bus franchising pilot studies with high-quality delivery.
Drive development and implementation of transport strategies and masterplans.
Lead future transport projects arising from pilot studies, including Bus Franchising Assessments readiness.
Build relationships with bus operators, community groups, government bodies and stakeholders.
Oversee commissioning, procurement and contract management activities.

Skills

Transport modelling

GIS tools

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Project management

Education

Degree in transport planning, engineering, or economics

Tools

GIS

Job description

You will work with colleagues, consultants and bus operators to explore bus franchising and deliver improvements that help people move around the city more easily, support economic growth

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