Contract type: Fixed term until 31/01/2027
Hours: 37 per week
We have an opportunity for a Public Transport and Enhanced Partnership Delivery Officer within the Transport Team.
As part of a small team responsible for transport on the Island, the role has a varied remit, from leading on the work related to meeting the Councils obligations under the National Bus Strategy, in particular the adopted Enhanced Partnership and Bus Service Improvement Plan, concessionary travel, to managing the public transport network and regular liaison with interest groups, operators, and stakeholders.
This will involve supporting colleagues with a range of public transport related projects and collaboration with neighbouring Authorities.
If you would like to get involved in forming and shaping the future of transport for the Island, then this is the role for you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Stewart Chandler, Transport Strategy Manager, Stewart.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
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Closing date: 30 October 2024