Network Development Officer- Franchising

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming public transport in the Liverpool City Region. As a Network Development Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Bus Franchising, enhancing control over fares, routes, and timetables. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with stakeholders to create a safe, affordable, and accessible bus network. With a focus on innovation and community impact, this role is perfect for those passionate about improving public transport. Enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free travel around Liverpool City Region

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications support

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing public transport networks.
• Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead stakeholder engagement within the Combined Authority.
• Assist in the design and implementation of the franchised bus network.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Transport Network Design

Data Management and Interpretation

Customer Focus

Education

Experience in Public Transport Sector

Job description

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £35,435-£41,646
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 20/05/2025 at 15:00
• Reference: PL/25/311736
  
  
  

About The Role

This is a chance to join a talented team to deliver Bus Franchising for the Liverpool City Region as a key foundation for our ambition to have a modern, integrated and publicly controlled public transport system.

Bus franchising will give the city region greater control over all aspects of the bus offer including fares, routes and timetables and allow services to be better integrated with the wider transport system.

As a proactive and collaborative member of the Franchising Team reporting to the Network Lead, the Network Development Officer will both support and lead stakeholder engagement within the Combined Authority and with external stakeholders.

The role will assist in the design and implementation of the franchised bus network, which is safe, affordable and accessible and in line with the LCRCA’s values and economic, environmental and social impact goals. The role will support the network planning strategies as well as the specifying and commissioning of the network element of the franchising process.

About The Person

Do you have a positive attitude and are flexible and responsive to problem solving?

You should have experience of working within the public transport sector, as well as having a strong customer focus and track record of developing relationships with stakeholders at a senior level

It is essential that you have experience of designing and working with public transport networks, being able to manage and interpret data to provide recommendations as well as presenting and advising stakeholders, both internally and externally.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

About The Organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
  
  
  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.