Strategic Transport Leader | Integrated Services

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme 15.3%

34 days holiday

Discount gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Retail discounts

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Manager - Integrated Transport to lead the Engineering and Transport team within the Environment and Regeneration Directorate. You will shape the council's transport strategy and oversee major contracts, budgets and performance to deliver citizen-focused services.

The role requires senior leadership, collaboration with Welsh Government and partners, and a commitment to data-driven service improvement and on-call readiness.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent, with senior management experience.
• Proven track record of leading integrated transport in public sector.
• Experience in commissioning, procuring and managing high-value transport contracts.
• Ability to translate Welsh Government priorities into service and financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership across integrated transport services and developing an integrated transport vision aligned to corporate, regional and national priorities.
• Leading service planning, performance management, continuous improvement and the delivery of sustainable, accessible and citizen-focused transport services.
• Translating emerging transport strategies and corporate objectives into robust annual service and financial plans.
• Overseeing significant revenue budgets, grant funding, high-value transport contracts and regional programmes, ensuring sound governance, value for money and financial sustainability.
• Leading the commissioning, procurement and performance management of transport contracts and frameworks, including passenger transport, supported bus services, taxis and vehicle purchasing.
• Providing clear professional advice, reports and briefings to the Head of Service, Portfolio Holders, Cabinet and Council committees on complex or politically sensitive transport matters.
• Building effective partnerships with internal services, trade unions, transport operators, regulatory bodies and regional and national stakeholders.
• Ensuring statutory, regulatory, safeguarding, health and safety, operator licensing, business continuity and audit requirements are met across integrated transport functions.
• Championing innovation, digital development and data-led decision-making to improve service efficiency, assurance and customer experience.
• Supporting the Council’s emergency preparedness through participation in the Strategic Manager on-call rota, training, preparatory exercises and incident response as required.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

People management

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Manager - Integrated Transport to lead the Engineering and Transport team within the Environment and Regeneration Directorate. You will shape the council's transport strategy and oversee major contracts, budgets and performance to deliver citizen-focused services.

The role requires senior leadership, collaboration with Welsh Government and partners, and a commitment to data-driven service improvement and on-call readiness.