Fleet Lead (Franchising)

About the Role

This is a chance to join a talented team to deliver Bus Franchising for the Liverpool City Region. It is a key transformation enabling the delivery of our ambition to have a modern, integrated and publicly controlled public transport system.

 As the Fleet Lead, you will be able to lead the way in the industry. As a member of the Operations Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the fleet strategy, enabling bus franchising and long-term fleet evolution.

 

About the person

You should have experience of working within the public transport sector with expertise in the bus industry. It is essential you have a track record of preparing and evaluating commercial tenders but also developing and implementing strategies for fleet that offer value for money, promote modal shift, patronage growth and help achieve net zero.

 As a proactive and collaborative team member, it is key that you can lead and influence, build stakeholder relationships and use data to inform strategies. You will use your expertise to zoom in and out to enable aligned decision making and develop robust risk management plans.

You will inspire and motivate others within a culture of proactive delivery and continuous improvement.

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

About the organisation

 The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 
Staff benefits

• •‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 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
• •‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍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

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates 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.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

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.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa