An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bus Users team in Scotland.
We are looking for a Bus Compliance Officer, field based in the Central Scotland area, ideally within close proximity to North/South Lanarkshire and West Lothian, to support the delivery of compliance of bus services in Scotland. The post holder will work with partners across Scotland including Scottish Government, local authorities, regional transport partnerships, the Office of The Traffic Commissioner and bus operators to support bus passengers and improve the punctuality and standards of bus services. Full training will be provided.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, partly home based but travelling on public transport throughout an area including North & South Lanarkshire, East West Dunbartonshire, Stirling, West Lothian and Glasgow with a salary of £21,000. Other travel within the UK will be required, with notice.
Main Duties
* Record the punctuality and reliability of bus services at timing points.
* Identify if bus stops are fully accessible and have up-to-date information, reporting any issues identified direct to the Local Authority concerned.
* Travel on buses to monitor the standard of driving, the quality, cleanliness and condition of the bus and whether the route taken complies with the requirements set up by the Traffic Commissioner.
* Monitor and audit concessionary bus journeys.
* Monitor and audit funding support for the bus industry.
* Monitor the performance of the Scottish bus network.
* Help maintain and improve bus services punctuality and reliability.
* Promote best practice in handling and investigation of complaints.
* Provide a joined-up approach to representing the interests of bus passengers and dealing with bus operators and local authorities.
* Attend and give evidence at Traffic Commissioners' Public Inquiries.
* Respond to requests from Scottish Government officials, Traffic Commissioner and others to carry out monitoring at short notice.
The contents of this Job Description are not intended to be exhaustive and you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties, which fall within your capabilities.
Person Specification
* Observation, negotiation and communication skills.
* Experience of developing external relationships.
* Analytical, numerate and IT literate.
* Confident self-starter, able to prioritise and plan.
* Writes clear concise reports, makes presentations.
* Experienced in managing multiple time-sensitive priorities.
* Experience of diverse stakeholders.
* Good attention to detail, logical, hands-on approach.
* Good grasp of web and social media.
* Understands data protection and confidentiality laws/issues.
* Understanding of bus industry.
* Commitment to effective public transport.
* Willing to travel within Scotland and occasionally to other parts of UK, can work out of hours with notice.
To apply for the above vacancy please register your interest with Greig Mackay, Director for Scotland by sending an email to the address in the job advert expressing your interest and attaching an up-to-date CV as well as a brief outline of the skills you can bring to the role by the date and time shown.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
Pay: £21,000.00 per year.
Benefits:
* Casual dress.
* Work from home.
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 28/02/2025.
Reference ID: BCO - Scotland.
Expected start date: 01/04/2025.
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