Mid Wales Regional Transport Programme Manager

Ceredigion County Council; Penparcau; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Transport Programme Manager. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of the Regional Transport Programme for Mid Wales. Responsibilities include programme planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with national transport policies. This role offers a chance to shape sustainable transport solutions in partnership with various agencies.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in programme planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage resources and oversee budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Regional Transport Programme.
• Ensure alignment with national transport policy and funding cycles.
• Track progress and prepare reports for the CJC and Welsh Government.
• Build strong relationships with regional partners.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and committed individual to lead the development and delivery of the Regional Transport Programme for Mid Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and coordinate the implementation of the Regional Transport Delivery Plan across Ceredigion and Powys, working in close partnership with Transport for Wales, Welsh Government, and Local Authority officers to deliver integrated, sustainable transport solutions for the region. As the Regional Transport Programme Manager, you will lead the coordination and delivery of the Regional Transport Plan and Delivery Plan for the Mid Wales Corporate Joint Committee. You will be responsible for programme planning, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and reporting, ensuring alignment with national transport policy and funding cycles. You will work collaboratively with Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, and local authority teams to develop and maintain delivery schedules, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure quality assurance across the programme. Your leadership will be key in promoting integration across transport services and enabling the "One Network, One Timetable, One Ticket, One Team" vision.

Responsibilities

• Programme Planning: Develop and maintain timelines, milestones, and deliverables in partnership with TfW, WG, and Local Authorities
• Co-ordination & Integration: Act as the primary point of contact between WG and the CJC, promoting cross-agency collaboration
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare quarterly reports for the CJC and Welsh Government
• Resource Management: Oversee programme budgets (capital and revenue), manage commissioned resources, and potentially line manage up to 3 project staff
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with regional partners, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
• Risk & Quality Assurance: Identify risks and ensure programme quality through structured reporting and technical documentation
• Strategic Development: Lead the planning and agreement of future RTPs/RTDPs on a 5-year cycle

Benefits

• Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
• Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches
• Property Services: Supporting the Council's programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property

Workplace

Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol, is an award-winning building. The office, with its open-plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development