Bus Reform Lead

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in Glasgow is seeking a Bus Reform Lead to spearhead the development of the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy. This role involves managing key workstreams and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the bus network's efficiency and sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in transport planning and proven project management skills.

Benefits

33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Travel Pass Scheme for Glasgow Subway

Discounted Season Rail Tickets

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, ideally in transport.
• Knowledge of Scottish transport policy and the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Bus Reform workstreams.
• Lead development and delivery of Bus Reform work packages.
• Liaise with Local Authorities and bus operators to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in transport planning or related discipline

Job description

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, delivering integrated and sustainable transport solutions across the west of Scotland. In addition to operating the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT manages regional bus stations, subsidised bus services, and infrastructure projects both directly and with our partners. SPT are responsible for developing the Regional Transport Strategy, shaping the future of mobility across our region.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join us as Bus Reform Lead, a key role in delivering transformative change across the bus network in the west of Scotland. You will help lead the development and implementation of the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS) and associated Action Plan, with a focus on reversing the long-term decline in bus patronage and supporting economic, environmental and social development across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of bus reform, shaping a more efficient, integrated, affordable, and sustainable bus network for the west of Scotland.

About The Role

The Bus Reform Lead will support the Head of Bus Reform to manage and lead the development and delivery of key Bus Reform workstreams identified from the emerging Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy (SRBS) and associated Action Plan, which is due to be finalised in September 2025. This will include the scoping and development of Bus Reform options as set out in the 2019 Transport (Scotland) Act.

The postholder will be the main day-to-day internal and external contact and lead for all matters relating to allocated workstreams and any consultancy commissions, working with internal and external partners, including the 12 Local Authorities in the west of Scotland, local bus operators, Transport Scotland and other key stakeholders to deliver Bus Reform.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Support the Head of Bus Reform in managing and delivering workstreams from the SRBS and Action Plan.
• Lead the development, scoping, commissioning, and delivery of Bus Reform work packages.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of assigned workstreams, acting as the key internal and external contact.
• Liaise with 12 Local Authorities, bus operators, Transport Scotland, and other key partners to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Ensure integration and alignment with other key regional initiatives, including Clyde Metro.

About You

You will bring a combination of strategic insight, project management skills, and stakeholder engagement experience to this high-impact role. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• A degree or equivalent experience in transport planning, project management, engineering, economics, or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• Proven experience in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, preferably in transport, infrastructure, or related.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including experience managing external consultants and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse partners.
• Knowledge of Scottish transport policy and the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 is highly desirable.
• Full-time hours will be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. However, you may be required to undertake work outside this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post.
• You will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.
• Please note, this position falls into the low-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to for-cause testing procedures.
• Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

Benefits

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing learning and development
• 33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free, plus one for a member of your household
• Discounted Season Rail Tickets - maximum of £645 towards the cost of an annual rail or bus ticket
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

How to Apply?

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such as a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email [e-mail] quoting the above reference.