Senior Public Transport Officer
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic public transport officer to join our growing Sustainable Travel Team. You will play a key role in working with our local public transport providers to improve and promote their offer by leading on the work of our Enhanced Partnership. You will be passionate about supporting the delivery of high quality bus services meeting the needs of our diverse community. For the right individual we will provide you with support and guidance to develop your career in local transport service delivery.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please email [email protected]
What will you be doing?
The role will support the development and implementation of the Council’s policies and strategies around public transport. In particular the role will support the development of and lead on delivering elements of the Bus Service Improvements Plan, and support the activity of the West Northamptonshire Enhanced Partnership.
The postholder will work closely with a range of stakeholders at local, regional and national levels.
You will play an important role in ensuring that the Council maximises its investment in public transport and in securing external funding for transport infrastructure and service improvements.
About you
You will be degree level educated with experience of local transport policy and planning, and thorough knowledge of bus industry operations.
You will be an enthusiastic team player with a passion for delivering local transport improvements, and an effective communicator with strong research and report writing skills.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Car Lease scheme
- Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
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