Principal Public Transport Officer

4 weeks ago


Kettering, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time

About the roleWe are looking for an experienced public transport professional to join North Northamptonshire Council as our Principal Public Transport Officer. Sitting within the Highways & Transport service of our Place & Economy directorate, the role forms part of our Transport Strategy team. Working with our transport planning and sustainable transport officers, you will be our lead officer and expert in public transport, with responsibility for developing and implementing plans to improve bus services for North Northamptonshire’s residents, including expanded services provision in our rural areas.
What will you be doing?Leading our public transport team, you will be responsible for delivering our statutory duties and other priorities for public transport. You will lead the development of an improved bus network for North Northamptonshire through the delivery of our Enhanced Partnership with local bus operators, drafting an annual Bus Service Improvement Plan and contributing to the development of North Northamptonshire’s first Local Transport Plan. You will lead the delivery of an expanded network of rural bus services with additional bus subsidy funding and introduce new services to developing areas using Section 106 funding. You will also manage the concessionary travel scheme within North Northamptonshire.
About youEducated to degree level or equivalent, you will have an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the bus industry from the local government perspective and of the statutory role of local authorities relating to bus services. Knowledge of the rail industry and budget management skills will also be useful.
About usWe are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.
Our priorities are:

- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services

**Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.**:

- We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete._
Our benefitsWe offer:

- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

**Salary**: £42,071.00 per year



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