Public Transport Services Manager

Carrington West; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Public Transport Services Manager to oversee the commissioning of bus services and ensure compliance with regulations. You will manage significant budgets and lead initiatives to enhance community transport services, ensuring rural communities are covered. Ideal candidates will have experience in public transport management and will be effective in guiding staff and stakeholders. The role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Supervision and professional development of staff.
• Understanding of local authorities and working with elected members.
• Raising the profile of public transport with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning of bus services and transport contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and service standards.
• Provide guidance to staff and suppliers in service delivery.

Job description

Public Transport Services Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Transport Services Manager to work with all of our bus operating companies, community transport, and other stakeholders to build a smart, integrated network of public transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commissioning, tendering, and ongoing performance of socially necessary bus services and other passenger transport contracts, ensuring coverage of rural communities with limited commercial provision.
• Be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and service standard; ensure that all public transport services, including community transport, comply with national and local legislation (e.g., Public Service Vehicles regulations, BSOG, SEN transport guidelines).
• Accountable for enabling the delivery of service objectives through giving guidance and direction to in‑house staff and suppliers within the commissioning framework, through contracts and direct provision for the service area.
• Provide relevant technical advice and services to support corporate services and initiatives.
• Manage the commissioning of significant budgets in excess of £5 million per year.

Qualifications and Experience

• Expected to undertake supervision, professional development and support of your staff.
• Understand local authorities and be comfortable working with elected members as well as officers.
• Work to raise the profile of public transport with your colleagues across the whole council as well as the rest of the county.

For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on 023 9387 6076 or email [e-mail].

Additional Information

• If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
• Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on 023 9387 6076 for more information.
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