Public Transport Development Coordinator

Shropshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council invites applications for a Public Transport Development Coordinator to shape and improve the county's bus network. You will work with operators, communities and council teams to design services, review performance and deliver practical improvements that benefit residents.

You will analyse data, lead projects and manage changing priorities with a strong focus on value for money and customer outcomes. Experience in public transport or related fields is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Analytical professional with background in transport, logistics, service planning or public service delivery.
• Experience developing or improving services, analysing performance data and using evidence for decisions.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading projects, implementing service changes and coordinating teams or staff.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities with a focus on customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of Shropshire's supported local bus network.
• Design and review bus services, analyse performance data and develop innovative transport solutions.
• Oversee implementation of network changes delivering real benefits for residents.
• Collaborate with operators, elected Members, communities and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Transport knowledge

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