Transport Projects Delivery Officer (Interim)

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY; Oak Tree; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in the UK is seeking an Interim Transport Projects Delivery Officer to support the Bus Service Improvement Plan. This role involves enhancing passenger experience and working closely with local authorities and bus operators. Ideal candidates will possess strong collaboration and communication skills, and experience working on projects, ideally in a political environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and access to various employee support schemes.

Benefits

27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Private Counselling Sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

On Site Café with staff Discount

Qualifications

• Strong desire to succeed and work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience working on projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Bus Service Improvement Plan.
• Implement and maintain local bus routes.
• Enhance passenger experience and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Influencing skills

Job description

Position Overview

Tees Valley Combined Authority have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Transport Projects Delivery Officer to join our team on a 12 month fixed-term basis. The role will be focused on supporting the delivery of our Bus Service Improvement Plan, helping us to enhance the experience for passengers across Tees Valley by creating a sustainable and well-connected network, with improved waiting facilities and affordable fares. Working within a team, you will be responsible for the delivery of improvements to local bus services, including implementing and maintaining bus routes, introducing fares offers, and enhancing the passenger experience. You will also work closely with a wide range of key stakeholders, such as our local authorities and local bus operators, supporting the development and delivery of various initiatives targeted towards improving public transport and the day-to-day lives of people living across the region.

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Candidate Expectations

You don't have to have experience of delivering transport projects. We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to succeed, who are able to work collaboratively to focus on achieving the required outcomes. Your excellent communication and influencing skills will enable you to engage with different audiences and build relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders.

You will have experience of working on projects, preferably within a political environment, and be able to use those skills to support our programme of work.

Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Private Counselling Sessions
• Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Free Parking
• On Site Café with staff Discount & more!