Director of National Bus Strategy

wage: £ 38,890 – £ 40,876
closing date: 30/01/2022
Reference No: HT00529
Working pattern: Permanent full-time
a place: Trowbridge

Summary

The Director of National Bus Strategy will lead our vision to increase Wiltshire’s bus sponsorship levels more than any other similar local authority by 2027 to become a reality.

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The National Bus Strategy sets out a number of requirements for local transport authorities in order to improve bus services and help them recover from the Covid-19 epidemic. This included creating an enhanced partnership and preparing a Bus Services Improvement Program (BSIP).

The Wiltshire Council has maintained a healthy public transport network over the past 10 years and prides itself on its positive working relationship with commercial bus operators in the area.

Regarding the role

As the provider of our vision, you will be responsible for managing the BSIP implementation, guiding the enhanced partnership, managing bus infrastructure and various promotional projects and maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders throughout. You will also be the main liaison with the Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with all reporting and financial requirements.

The position will require you to work closely with the operational and home public transport staff and contribute to other key business results such as zero carbon net, future street fund and transportation planning. Working as part of a team is essential as well as managing budgets and projects.

You must

Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, and experience involving stakeholder involvement at senior levels are important qualities. And most importantly, although we are looking for someone who can deliver the vision as defined in the program to improve our bus services, lead projects, lead and implement new programs.

Find out more and apply

For specific information on this position, please contact Jason Salter, Head of Service, Passenger Transportation. Email: jason.salter@wiltshire.gov.uk Phone: 01225 713334.

Or visit the Wiltshire Council Careers website at https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/.

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