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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in West Midlands, are looking for an experienced Public Transport Services Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their transport operations.   

Position: Transport Project Manager
Salary: £51,356-£55,915 per annum
Contract: Permanent 

Purpose:

• To lead and manage the commissioning, tendering, and ongoing performance of socially necessary bus services and other passenger transport contracts, ensuring coverage of rural communities with limited commercial provision.

Job Responsibilities: 

• To be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and service standard; ensure that all public transport services, including community transport, comply with national and local legislation (e.g., Public Service Vehicles regulations, BSOG, SEN transport guidelines).
• To be responsible for ensuring that statutory and discretionary service are delivered and that performance outcomes and financial targets are being achieved. To lead on the development and review of policy relating to bus provision, concessionary fares, community transport, ticketing and fares, stakeholder management, Bus Reform Plans.
• To be responsible for ensuring appropriate contract management and procurement procedures are in place to maintain appropriate service standards, management of risks and value for money.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Public Transport Services Manager role or equivalent.
• Experience of managing staff, budgets and service areas successfully in pursuit of challenging performance expectations.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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