Durham County Council

PASSENGER TRANSPORT – SECTION MANAGER

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Advert End Date: 28/01/2024 23:59
Salary: Grade 15 £50,512 to £54,438 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Job Category: Public Transport
Vacancy ID: 256299
Employment Location: County Hall, Durham (hybrid working options available)
Post Number: REG24-011
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 28 Jan

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Planning and Services Manager to join our Integrated Passenger Transport Group.

It’s an exciting time to be joining the Integrated Passenger Transport Group. As a region we have secured a significant amount of Bus Service Improvement Plan funding and a range of capital and revenue projects are being delivered by the council and regional partners. You will play a lead in the County’s response to the National Bus Strategy including Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and Enhanced Partnership Plan and Scheme.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be responsible for the operational and strategic management and development of the Passenger Transport Network & Business Support Section of the Integrated Passenger Transport Group co-ordinating and delivering transport services on behalf of the County Council. You will be managing teams which take the lead role for the Integrated Passenger Transport Group in respect of:

- Planning and delivery of tendered bus services (including local public transport services, home to school transport and adult social care transport) in accordance with the strategy and policies;
- Maximising the effectiveness of the public transport network in meeting the needs of the community,
- Provide a lead role in the County’s response to the National Bus Strategy including Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and Enhanced Partnership Plan and Scheme.
- Coordination and management of the County’s concessionary seat scheme in respect of home to school transport.
- Design and management of the ENCTS
- The business support function within the group

We encourage you to contact Cathy Knight, Integrated Passenger Transport Manager via email at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a Degree or equivalent OR have substantial relevant experience.

You will have experience of delivering a large programme to strict cost and time deadlines with an ability to analyse complex problems/issues and arrive at constructive solutions.

An awareness of the Government's transport agenda and the role of effective and efficient public transport services is essential.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 February 2024.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email [email protected] or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).

If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM [email protected] AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.