Public Transport Services Manager
- Posted 05 December 2025
- Salary £51,356 - 55,915 per year
- LocationWest Midlands
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000062854
Job description
Public Transport Services Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Transport Services Manager to work with all of our bus operating companies, community transport, and other stakeholders to build a smart, integrated network of public transport.
The main duties of the Public Transport Services Manager is:
·To lead and manage the commissioning, tendering, and ongoing performance of socially necessary bus services and other passenger transport contracts, ensuring coverage of rural communities with limited commercial provision.
·To be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and service standard; ensure that all public transport services, including community transport, comply with national and local legislation (e.g., Public Service Vehicles regulations, BSOG, SEN transport guidelines).
·To be accountable for enabling the delivery of service objectives through giving guidance and direction to in house staff and suppliers within the commissioning framework, through contracts and direct provision for the service area.
·To be responsible for providing relevant technical advice and services to support corporate services and initiatives.
·To be responsible for managing the commissioning of significant budgets in excess of £5 million per year.
The Public Transport Services Manager will have the following qualifications/experience:
·You would be expected to undertake supervision, professional development and support of your staff
·You need to understand local authorities and be comfortable working with elected members as well as officers
·You'll need to work to raise the profile of public transport with your colleagues across the whole council as well as the rest of the county
For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on 023 9387 6076 or email Leah.Kimber@carringtonwest.com.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on 023 9387 6076 for more information.
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