Transport Planner

Colbern Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government contractor is seeking an experienced Public Transport Services Manager in Hereford to build a smart, integrated network of public transport. Responsibilities include staff supervision, project management, and liaising with elected members. The ideal candidate should have experience in people and partnership management. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

31 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to various retail and health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and providing professional development support.
• Proven skills in partnership and relationship management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support staff while building a competent team.
• Coordinate and manage projects across service areas.
• Raise the profile of public transport within the council and county.

Skills

People management

Project management

Partnership and relationship management

Job description

Public Transport Services Manager

Location: Hereford
Type: Permanent
Salary: £51,356 per annum
Office Days: 2 days in the office

Our client is looking for an experienced Public Transport Services Manager to join Herefordshire Council.

We aim to build a smart, integrated network of public transport, driven by data, with the goal of increasing patronage across the county. The network will connect buses to rail, market towns to the city, and rural areas will not be missing from the network.

Key Responsibilities

You would be expected to undertake supervision, professional development and support of your staff, whilst also building a team, therefore demonstrable people and leadership attributes will definitely be needed. You will be working with internal colleagues, external partners and other providers to co‑ordinate and manage various projects in these service areas so skills in partnership and relationship management, project management and working across organisations are essential.

Work with elected members and officers, raise the profile of public transport across the council and the county.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
• Flexible working: flexi‑time, job‑share, part‑time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Equal Opportunities

• We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
• Those who indicate in their supported statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.