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Rail Operator Representative to The National Smart
4 months ago
Overview:
Appointments commencing in November 2023
Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a Rail Operator Representative to the National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board.
National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board
The National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board (NSTAB) is a product of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 and will be a pioneering board comprising different modes, transport authorities, users, and experts to advise Scottish Ministers on the future of smart ticketing.
The board will advise on a national technological standard for smart ticketing, to be used in ticketing schemes and to help improve the interoperability of smart ticketing in Scotland, setting the foundation for better integration.
It will also advise Scottish Ministers on the strategic direction for smart ticketing to improve passenger's experience and help boost use of sustainable public transport modes.
NSTAB will be sponsored by Transport Scotland. Transport Scotland will also be responsible for supplying secretariat services to the groupSkills/Experience Required:
The board member will represent their sector on NSTAB, with member's views considered the views of the sector. Members should also promote effective NSTAB collaboration, and support progress to achieving NSTAB's objectives. Board members should be able to demonstrate a strong network of sector relationships and trust.
This role will represent rail operators in Scotland, ensuring their views are taken into consideration by NSTAB in the development of strategic advice concerning smart ticketing.
The responsibilities include:
- Attending meetings of NSTAB.
- Working with the chairperson and other members of the board to contribute to the determination of smart, integrated ticketing and payment policy and strategy.
- Fairly and considerately representing your respective sector on the board, whilst also acting in a nonpartisan way for the good of NSTAB and its objectives.
- Contributing to, and developing when required, reports and advice as requested by the chairperson.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of NSTAB's objectives, including the consideration of papers for NSTAB meetings.
- Agree and adhere to the agreed framework between the board and Scottish Ministers.
- Supporting, when required as advised by the chairperson, with secretariat duties should Transport Scotland secretariat be unable to provide function on an adhoc basis.
- With agreement, potential to be nominated by the chairperson as a workstream lead to deliver specific workstreams relevant to the effective delivery of NSTAB's objectives.
- Participating in working groups to support NSTAB's objectives as necessary.
The essential criteria for the position are:
- Knowledge and experience of delivering smart ticketing enhancements, with a commitment to enhancing smart ticketing in Scotland.
- The ability to represent Scottish rail operators, with strong sector leadership and representation.
- Decision making in the context of longer term planning / seeing the bigger picture
- Working cooperatively with constructive and supportive challenge
to commence in November 2023. The board is expected to meet around 4-6 times per year. Members are expected to commit up to 10-15 days per year to the role.
The Information Pack has a detailed explanation of the roles with the skills required explained in the person specification in the pack.
Remuneration
Membership is voluntary, although NSTAB board members are entitled to request an ex
- gratia payment of £194.00 per day. It is expected that members sitting on NSTAB will claim compensation for their time from the organisation they are representing if applicable. The appointments are non-pensionable.
Location
Meetings of NSTAB will be held virtually (i.e. via Zoom or MS Teams) by default. NSTAB may agree to meet in person if agreed by members. Locations for this should also be agreed by the board and therefore could be flexible across Scotland. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
Length of Term
How to apply
The closing date is 23.55 pm on Monday, 24 July 2023.
**Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality
