Operational Transport Manager

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Learning & development

Gym & pools access

Staff welfare service

Unpaid career break

Cycle to Work

Staff canteen

Free car parking

Job summary

The Isle of Man Government is seeking an Operational Transport Manager to lead public transport across the island, ensuring safety, reliability and responsiveness for residents and visitors.

You will manage a large operational workforce through supervisors, oversee service performance, resource deployment, resilience and financial control, and collaborate with local authorities to drive improvements and maintain high standards across the network.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational transport services across the Isle of Man to keep it moving safely, reliably and responsively.
• Manage a large operations workforce through supervisors, overseeing service performance, resource deployment, operational resilience and financial control.
• Drive service improvements, work with colleagues and stakeholders, analyze performance data and lead through change.

Job description

About the role

Could you lead one of the Isle of Man’s essential public services and keep it moving every day?

As Operational Transport Manager, you'll play a key role in the delivery of public transport services across the Island, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and responsive for both residents and visitors. Leading a large operational workforce through a team of supervisors, you'll be responsible for service performance, resource deployment, operational resilience and financial control, making decisions that have a direct impact on the travelling public.

You'll work closely with colleagues, local authorities and other stakeholders to drive service improvements, resolve challenges and maintain high standards across the network. Whether you're analysing performance data, improving processes or leading through change, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of public transport on the Isle of Man.

If you're an experienced operational leader with strong people management skills, sound judgement and a passion for delivering high-quality public services, we'd love to hear from you.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
• Free car parking.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.