Bus Reform Technical Officer

Shropshire Council; Nobold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council's Passenger Transport Group is seeking a Bus Reform Technical Officer to lead projects that modernise local bus services across one of England's largest rural counties. You will work with communities, operators and partners to keep people connected to work, education and healthcare.

The role requires organised, motivated professionals with a track record of delivering complex projects, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to interpret policy.

Qualifications

• Organised and motivated professional with experience delivering complex projects.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret policy and guidance.
• Experience preparing reports or recommendations for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects to modernise local bus services.
• Strengthen partnerships with operators and other stakeholders.
• Help ensure future Government investment in Shropshire’s public transport.
• Influence transport policy and related decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Job description

Join Shropshire Council's Passenger Transport Group and help shape the future of bus services across one of England's largest rural counties. Our team delivers a wide range of transport services, working with communities, operators and partners to keep people connected to work, education, healthcare and essential services.

As Bus Reform Technical Officer, you will lead key projects to modernise local bus services, strengthen partnerships with operators, and ensure Shropshire remains well placed to secure future Government investment. This is an exciting opportunity to influence transport policy, work on high-profile projects and make a real difference to public transport across the county. We are a supportive, collaborative team that values innovation, professional development and new ideas, offering the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects in a fast-moving and rewarding environment.

We are looking for an organised and motivated professional with experience of delivering complex projects and working with a range of stakeholders. You will have strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to interpret policy and guidance, and experience of preparing reports or recommendations for decision-makers.

Knowledge of public transport policy, Enhanced Partnerships or Bus Service Improvement Plans would be advantageous, although candidates from wider transport, infrastructure or public policy backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Attached documents

• JD - Bus Reform Technical Officer.pdf
• PS - Bus Reform Technical Officer.pdf
• Advert - Bus Reform Technical Officer.pdf