Public Transport Network Delivery Manager
13 days ago
Cambridge
We’re supporting a leading public sector organisation with the recruitment of a Public Transport Network Delivery Manager - a pivotal leadership role overseeing the delivery and performance of a large-scale contracted bus network. About the Role: As the Public Transport Network Delivery Manager, you’ll take the lead on ensuring high-quality, reliable, and efficient bus services are delivered through robust contract management and collaborative partnerships with operators. You’ll manage a team of six subject matter experts and play a key role in service planning, procurement, and performance monitoring. This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll influence regional transport outcomes, contribute to funding bids, and work closely with senior stakeholders to shape future service delivery models. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the delivery and ongoing management of contracted bus services, • Oversee procurement processes and ensure contracts are performance-driven and compliant, • Act as the subject matter expert for bus service delivery, advising on commercial and contracted networks, • Develop and maintain effective relationships with operators, stakeholders, and public sector partners, • Monitor service performance and provide clear, data-driven reporting to senior leadership, • Contribute to business cases and funding bids to support network expansion and innovation, • Represent the organisation in discussions with regulatory bodies and the Traffic Commissioner About You • Extensive experience in delivering bus services, ideally through contracted arrangements, • Strong contract management and procurement expertise, • Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams, • A solid understanding of local/central government or combined authority environments, • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills, • A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change For more information, or to be considered for this role, apply today!