Job Introduction
We are delighted to be partnering with Berwick Partners, an executive search firm and division of Odgers Berndston, on this key senior leadership opportunity at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA).
If you wish to apply or find out more we'd love to hear from you, but rather than responding to this advert, full details on who to contact at Berwick Partners and how to apply are below.
The role
The Director of Bus Operations is responsible for overseeing a high-quality bus network that connects people to opportunity throughout the region and grows bus patronage. The role will manage both the Bus Service Improvement Plan initiative, as well as the Transport Levy. You’ll be expected to lead the delivery of this function, ensuring this aligns with the key priorities of the region, growing inclusive and sustainable travel. As a leader, you will be at the forefront of transformational change, introducing strategic plans, that meet the current needs of the organisation, whilst giving some thought to potential needs of the region and the organisation that may arise in the future.
You’ll develop and implement strategies to achieve progressive bus service transformation, taking into consideration the needs of diverse communities. Your aim is to ensure these programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders such as Department for Transport, commercial operators, Local Authority politicians and officers, and passenger transport advocacy groups.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced and credible transport expert, ready to take West of England Mayoral Combined Authority on an exciting journey to transform bus operations. you will have a deep understanding of transport service and scheme delivery processes, as well as strong knowledge of legislations, regulations, national policies and professional best practice. You will need to be financially astute, with knowledge of Public Sector funding opportunities, finance procedures, and budget management.
You will need to have a strong track record and proven ability to oversee project and programme delivery, and be able to demonstrate your successes, whilst operating within a politically sensitive landscape. Key to this is your ability to engage with key stakeholders, building productive partnerships, and taking on an ambassadorial role for the organisation, for anything related to bus operations and transformation.
As an experienced leader, you will need to be highly skilled in change management, with a proven track record of managing priorities and delivering results on time, whilst motivating a high-performing team, and addressing challenges as they arise, adopting a logical and analytical approach to problem solving. Your role will be critical both internally, but also within the external landscape, and therefore your written and verbal communication and presentational skills are essential to your success, being able to demonstrate progress, and future goals.
Full details about the role and working at the Mayoral Combined Authority can be found here:
https://berwickpartners.co.uk/opportunities/assignment/93098/
For an informal conversation on the role, please contact:
Marek Dobrowolski
Marek.dobrowolski@berwickpartners.co.uk
+ 44 7793 529 576
Corinne Attwood
Corinne.Attwood@berwickpartners.co.uk
+44 (0) 121 654 5954
By registering your interest in this vacancy you are agreeing that your information may be shared for recruitment purposes, between Berwick Partners and the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.
Please contact us at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk to share with us any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.