Franchising and Bus Reform OfficerJobsGoPublic

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Transport Connectivity

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 7

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract

type: Fixed Term – 12 months

This advert is open to both internal and external

applicants.

About

us:

We

are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for

Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,

protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing

inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the

city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the

highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our

compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent

City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most

valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600

employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our

organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are

proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in

an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality

services that our residents need.

Further

information on the Council and our directorates

The

Role:

Transport

is changing in Stoke-on-Trent, and we're looking for someone who wants to be a part

of that journey.

This

is an exciting opportunity to join our Transport Connectivity team at a time of

significant investment and change. We're delivering an ambitious programme of

improvements to help people move around the city more easily, support economic growth,

improve connections, and create places where communities can thrive.

As

our Franchising and Bus Reform Officer, you'll support the Local Transport

Delivery Manager to shape transport policy, be part of the development of

future programmes and experience the journey to turn ideas into deliverable

projects. You'll work with colleagues across the Council, elected members,

transport operators, and regional partners to support the delivery of

meaningful improvements across the region. We are looking for someone who is

keen to get involved with the future of transport policy and delivery, working

with consultants and colleagues to develop and support studies including bus

franchising across our city. It is early days for this change, but we want to

be prepared for the journey.

In

return, you'll be part of a supportive team, enjoy a varied and rewarding role,

and have the chance to be part of making a difference to the future of

Stoke-on-Trent transport network. Whether it's helping to develop policy or

supporting the delivery of projects that improve everyday journeys, you'll be

helping to shape how our city grows and connects for years to come. If you're

motivated by challenge, collaboration, and the opportunity to be part of this exciting

journey, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information on the role, please contact the

Recruiting Manager Zoe Batkin, [email protected]

Key

Responsibilities:

Lead

and project manage bus franchising pilot studies, ensuring high-quality, timely

and cost-effective delivery of consultancy outputs

Drive

the development and implementation of transport strategies, policies and

masterplans, including statutory transport planning documents and performance

frameworks

Lead

future transport projects arising from pilot studies, including preparation for

potential Bus Franchising Assessments

Build

and maintain effective relationships with bus operators, community groups, government

bodies and other stakeholders to support transport initiatives and programme

delivery

Oversee

commissioning, procurement and contract management activities, ensuring value

for money, contractual compliance and clear communication of complex transport

strategies to senior stakeholders

About

You:

A

degree in transport planning, project management, engineering, economics, or a closely

related field or have substantial, demonstrable experience in a comparable transport-focused

role

Knowledge

of transport modelling and/or using GIS tools

Good

knowledge of the delivery of bus services in a public sector environment

Experience

of working in a highly open and collaborative manner with a wide range of

stakeholders, transport operators and council officers to achieve outcomes that

deliver the Councils priorities, plans and strategies

Strong

organisational and project management skills, including experience managing

external consultants

Ability

to interpret transport data, including patronage, accessibility and service performance

Experience

of using this evidence to support service design or recommendations

What

we offer:

A

competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybrid

and flexible working options

An

excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional

development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and

apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be

found here

Pre-Employment

Checks:

Any offer

of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required

pre-employment checks. These may include:

Right to

Work in the UK

Proof of

address

Satisfactory

references

Occupational

Health Clearance

Evidence of

professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at

the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept

any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and

conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any

unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the

property of the Council.

Please note

that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the

organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive

priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want

our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all

backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those

from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if

they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you

think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are

proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace

where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please

create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an

application form in another format, please email [email protected]

or call us on 01782 238189.

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