Timetable and Service Delivery Manager (ID2024-9656)

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Glasgow

About the job

Job summary

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland and accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.9 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government’s focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people and the environment.

Reporting to the Rail Resilience & Timetable Development Manager, you will work closely with the rail industry at a senior level, with particular responsibility for ensuring that passengers and freight services are delivered and enhanced in a manner consistent with the content of Scottish Ministers Control Period 7 High Level Output Specification.

This post is part of a team of experienced Rail Professionals responsible for delivering considered technical advice across Transport Scotland’s Rail Project Portfolio and sponsored services. The post will assist in the development of proposed rail timetable, rolling stock, and infrastructure enhancements.

Important Information

Scottish Government is preparing for the implementation of a new HR and Finance platform and, as a result, some job offers will be subject to an October 2024 start date at the earliest. This will be confirmed as your application progresses.

Job description

• You will support the development of rail timetables and service specifications, providing constructive challenge to key industry partners in ScotRail Trains and Scottish Rail Holdings to ensure the Government’s objectives are met.
• You will work with Transport Scotland Policy and Strategy teams, assisting them with their strategic plans and validating that proposed infrastructure / rolling stock enhancements deliver desired outcomes.
• You will use research and analysis skills to develop an understanding of demand and revenue forecasting, and patronage.
• You will advise on technical and operational issues to achieve cost-effective and timely delivery of the pipeline of major projects.
• You will contribute to the drafting of Ministerial Briefings, FMQs, Parliamentary Questions, FoI/EiRs and Official Responses, meeting relevant timescales. In addition, you will act as timetable lead with stakeholders ensuring Ministers are adequately supported at meetings and events. 
• Manage 1xB2 staff member tasked with maintaining delivery on the activities listed above. 

Competencies

Self Awareness

Communication & Engagement

Improving Performance

Analysis and Use of Evidence

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £45,449, Scottish Government contributes £12,271 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 35 hour working week from 1 October 2024
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 4 years
• 11.5 Public and Privilege holidays

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Andrew Harper
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

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