Bus Network Planner

**Equal Opportunities**

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

**Who we are**

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

**Role responsibilities**

The Bus Network Planner will be part of a team responsible for the development of customer-focused bus timetables and other data requirements in line with the Bus Cymru plan to improve overall customer experience and deliver Welsh Government policy.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvements to changes to bus services by compiling bus timetables and efficient bus diagrams, through the use of specialist software, to meet the needs of the travelling public.
- Act as a technical expert to stakeholders by providing specialist interpretation and advice of bus data sources in relation to bus scheduling and concessionary fares, to ensure Welsh stakeholders have an informed and cost-effective specialist service which they can utilise as needed.
- Deliver Welsh Government bus policies by enabling the changing of travel patterns to ensure services meet the social and economic needs of communities in Wales.

**Who we’re looking for**
- Demonstrable understanding of UK bus operations.
- Demonstrable numeracy skills and/or the ability to consider how bus timetable outputs/scheduling can be delivered in an operational environment.
- Experience of compiling bus timetables and converting into workable efficient bus diagrams for the ultimate benefit of bus passengers.
- Experience of using IT software e.g MS Office
- Either experience of using transport planning/bus scheduling systems and software, or have transferable knowledge of similar systems

**Welsh Language Skills**

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

**Next steps**

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

**Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.**
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**Cyfle Cyfartal**

Mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth. Mae’n ein gwneud yn gryfach, yn ein helpu i ddeall ein cwsmeriaid yn well, i wneud penderfyniadau gwell a bod yn fwy arloesol. Mae pawb yn wahanol ac mae gan bawb eu safbwynt eu hunain felly rydym yn creu tîm amrywiol sy’n adlewyrchu’r cymunedau rydym yn eu gwasanaethu. Drwy hyn, rydym yn benderfynol o fod yn un o gyflogwyr mwyaf cynhwysol Cymru. Rydym yn creu rhwydwaith trafnidiaeth cynhwysol y gall pawb yng Nghymru fod yn falch ohono.

**Pwy ydyn ni**

Ein cenhadaeth yn Trafnidiaeth Cymru yw trawsnewid trafnidiaeth yng Nghymru a’i gwneud yn addas ar gyfer y dyfodol, boed hynny ar gyfer rheilffyrdd, bysiau, cerdded neu feicio. Rydyn ni eisiau ysbrydoli cenedl i newid y ffordd maen nhw’n teithio, fel bod pawb yn teithio’n fwy cynaliadwy ac yn helpu i fynd i’r afael â’r argyfwng hinsawdd sy’n wynebu pawb.

Rydyn ni’n lle agored a chynhwysol i weithio, lle mae croeso i bawb a lle caiff ein pobl eu cefnogi i gyflawni eu llawn botensial. Rydyn ni am greu awyrgylch sy’n galluogi ein pobl i dyfu a llwyddo. Mae hyn yn allweddol i’n galluogi i gyflawni’r addewidion rydyn ni wedi’u gwneud i bobl Cymru er mwyn adeiladu rhwydwaith trafnidiaeth gynaliadwy sy’n diwallu eu hanghenion nhw.

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