Public Transport Development Coordinator

Shropshire Council; Nobold; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Public Transport Development Coordinator to lead the development and continuous improvement of the county's supported local bus network. You will design, review and coordinate bus services, analysing performance data to deliver practical improvements for residents.

Applicants should have a background in transport or public service delivery, with experience turning strategic aims into real-world changes and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Background in transport, logistics, service planning or public service delivery.
• Experience developing or improving services and analysing performance data.
• Ability to use evidence to support decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating teams or staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of Shropshire's bus network.
• Design and review local bus services and Demand Responsive Transport.
• Analyse performance data to inform service changes.
• Develop innovative transport solutions and oversee network changes.
• Coordinate with operators, elected Members, communities and internal teams.

Skills

Transport planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Team coordination

Job description

Join Shropshire Council's Passenger Transport Group and play a leading role in shaping the future of public transport across one of England's largest rural counties. The team delivers a wide range of transport services, including local bus services, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT), school and college transport, helping connect communities to employment, education, healthcare and essential services.

As Public Transport Development Coordinator, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of Shropshire's supported local bus network. Working closely with transport operators, elected Members, communities and internal teams, you will design and review bus services, analyse performance data, develop innovative transport solutions and oversee the implementation of network changes that deliver real benefits for residents.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys turning strategic objectives into practical service improvements. You will join a supportive and collaborative team where innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

We are looking for an experienced and analytical professional with a background in transport, logistics, service planning or public service delivery. You will have experience of developing or improving services, analysing performance data and using evidence to support decision-making.

You will be a confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, capable of building productive relationships with operators, partners and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes. Experience of leading projects, implementing service changes and coordinating teams or staff is essential.

You will be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes, value for money and continuous improvement. Knowledge of local bus services, Demand Responsive Transport or local authority transport services would be advantageous but is not essential.

You can contact us by emailing [e-mail]

Attached documents

• PS - Public Transport Development Coordinator.pdf
• Advert - Public Transport Development Coordinator.pdf
• JD - Public Transport Development Coordinator.pdf