Commercial Manager (Transport) £49,359 per annum – Grade 9 Leeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We are looking for a motivated, experienced Commercial Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of transport in West Yorkshire. As the region transitions to a franchised bus network under local control, you will be instrumental in driving the commercial aspects of this transformative change. In this role, you will take a lead in the development, implementation, monitoring, and performance analysis of the commercial elements of the Combined Authority’s transport services, products, strategies, and programmes. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the region’s bus reform activities, helping the Mayor and local authority partners with support around ticketing, pricing, and fares strategies as we move to bring buses back under public control. As Commercial Manager, you will also play a key role in the customer transition workstream, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for passengers. Your expertise will be crucial in the development and execution of the Combined Authority's fares and ticketing strategy, driving forward an innovative, accessible, and sustainable transport system for the people of West Yorkshire. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus Bank Holidays Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5) Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including agile working options, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. Bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. The Role Reporting into the Head of Passenger Experience, your key responsibilities will include: • Managing relationships with transport operators, other Combined teams and Council partners on commercial transport matters. • Lead the financial modelling for the development of transport schemes, involving commissioning legal and other external expertise. • Lead operator negotiations, carrying out data verification exercises and monthly monitoring of data and reimbursement costs for bus operator payments. • Provide line management support to a Fares and Ticketing Assistant and Travel Plan Network team. • Supporting the Combined Authority’s input into regional and national transport policies and programmes. • Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders including WYTCL and Urban Transport Group (UTG) engagement particularly in relation to fares and ticketing matters and act as a member of the CA’s Bus Alliance Board. Please review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities. About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Experience of developing commercial strategies and managing their delivery. Experience of shaping a team to deliver high standards in commercial analysis. Experience of financial modelling for projects/schemes, to demonstrate value for money. Strong data analysis skills and fluency in communicating the insights derived. Holds a degree/professional qualification or has equivalent relevant experience in economic analysis, financial analysis or commercial expertise. Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role in either the public or the private sector. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form. Further Information The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis