Business Partner - Public Transport Compliance - WMF2324e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Business Partner to support its Public Transport Team. The role involves developing strategies for improving local transport, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in public transport operations and experience in data analysis. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Other perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and equal opportunities.
• Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver projects and strategies to improve local transport.
• Guide a small team and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and oversee contracts and performance.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of public transport operations

Experience managing small teams

Data interpretation skills

Budget monitoring and reporting

Clear communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference to public transport and community mobility? The Westmorland and Furness Local Authority Public Transport Team is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us in delivering vital transport services across the region. Our team manages a diverse range of services including supported bus services, community transport initiatives, community rail partnerships, the English National Concessionary Travel scheme, and innovative transport projects. Together, we work to ensure accessible, reliable, and sustainable transport options for all residents.

This is a key role within the Public Transport Team, supporting the delivery of essential services across Westmorland and Furness. From Supported Bus Services and Community Transport to innovative projects like the Rural Mobility pilot, the Service ensures our communities have access to safe, sustainable, and reliable transport.

What the role involves

As a Business Partner, you will work with the Public Transport Manager to develop and deliver projects and strategies that improve local transport. The role includes guiding a small team, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards, and using data to influence service improvements. You will also collaborate with stakeholders and service providers to address operational issues, oversee contracts and performance, and prepare reports and recommendations to support decision‑making.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of public transport operations and compliance, alongside experience managing small teams and working with partners. You will be confident using and interpreting data to drive improvements in services and timetables, and skilled in budget monitoring and reporting.

Clear communication, leadership, and relationship‑building are essential, enabling you to engage effectively with colleagues, partners, senior leaders, and elected members. You will be organised, resilient under pressure, and committed to excellent customer service and equal opportunities.

If you have a degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience), strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and a passion for delivering high‑quality transport solutions, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments below:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

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