Full-Time Bus Priority Technical Lead Officer
Job Description
Type – Full Time, Flexible Hours:
Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
Salary: £44,246 – £48,172
Our vision is to create a fairer, stronger and cleaner city region. Somewhere we can all be proud of, where no one is left behind. To make our vision a reality we’re looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities, feel connected to our vision, and who role model our three behaviours.
The Combined Authority is led by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and brings together Liverpool City Region’s six local authorities – Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral – to tackle the big issues that matter to us all, together.
We work together to make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone benefits from the decisions we make. We want to create an environment which allows our economy to thrive for the good of everyone who lives and works in Liverpool City Region.
8 out of 10 public transport journeys in the city region are on a bus and we are committed to ensure that the experience is world class and part of the Metro Mayor’s commitment to deliver a London-style integrated transport system.
Bus Priority along major routes throughout the region is part of our Corporate Plan, a cornerstone of our delivery commitments through CRSTS (City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement) and an integral part of our Bus Service Improvement Plan.
The Bus Priority Team are the team tasked to deliver on our commitments as part of the Green Bus Routes Programme. The Green Bus Routes programme seeks to improve connectivity between communities in the Liverpool City Region whilst improving the end to end journey for passengers on key commuting corridors to improve user experience and encourage increased patronage with a distinct modal shift.
The role of Bus Priority Technical Lead Officer is to provide technical subject matter expertise and support on bus priority and bus corridor improvements. You will have had experience of delivering large capital work programmes and that experience will help you move this essential programme of works through from design to delivery. The role involves engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders all working towards the aim of improving the lives of the people the Liverpool City Region.
What we can offer you:
- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 5 additional days
- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
- Flexible and hybrid working with role dependent overtime and enhanced pay
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling services
- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification. Please see how website X for help applying.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role please email
je**************@li********************.uk
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
This information can be provided in alternative formats on request
How to Apply
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