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Job Description
Location: Bankhead Depot Bankhead Park Glenrothes KY7 6GH
Salary: FC..20 per year
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 36 hours per week) 3 Positions Available
Closing Date: 26 March 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 21 April 2025 (To be confirmed)
Supporting Statement
As part of your application you must provide a Supporting Statement which outlines your skills and experience which make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information check out theHow to Applysection of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resum. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at specify which position you want considered for on your supporting statement
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Fife!
Fife Councils Roads & Transportation Services within the Place Directorate is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation and innovation. As part of our succession planning due to the retirement of key staff we are thrilled to announce three pivotal opportunities for ambitious and dynamic professionals to join our team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of delivering cuttingedge services using new digital approaches and technology.
Positions Available:
- Service Manager (Roads Maintenance)
- Service Manager (Asset Management & Commercial)
- Service Manager (Passenger Transport Services)
Why Join Fife Council
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forwardthinking team dedicated to transforming service delivery through digital innovation.
- Career Growth: These roles offer significant opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Community Impact: Play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by ensuring efficient and effective transportation services.
- Supportive Workplace: Work within a collaborative and supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Manager (Roads Maintenance): Lead and manageinternally deliveredroads maintenance operations ensuring safety and efficiency in service delivery.
- Service Manager (Asset Management & Commercial): Develop strategy foroperations functions including winter and flood risk management digital transformation health and safety budget management andoptimizerational performance. (Job Profile being updated)
- Service Manager (Passenger Transport Services): Lead manage and coordinate the activities of the Passenger Transport Services team including local supported bus services the Councils bus stations and transport interchanges school transport services demand responsive transport operations and travel concession schemes.
Infrastructure to be Managed:
- 2489 kilometres of roads
- 4 principal bus stations
- 2902 kilometres of footways
- 459 bridges
- 560 kilometres of cycle ways
- 290 retaining walls
- 2738 bus stops and 654 bus shelters
- 69652 street lighting columns
- 171 car parks
- 11 harbours and piers
- 9 flood prevention schemes
Passenger Transport Responsibilities:
- Provision and development of supported bus services in Fife that are deemed to be socially necessary (c 7m/annum).
- Planning and operational managementof250 school bus services carrying approximately13000 mainstream pupils.
- Planning and managing the daytoday transport needs of 1125 ASN pupils.
- Strategic and operational management of the Councils 4 Bus Stations and bus interchanges
- Operate and manage the Council inhouse Demand Responsive Transport Service (Fife Bus) for those unable to use conventional Public Transport.
- Administering travel concessions schemes for Fife residents including the national bus concessionary travel scheme (c250000 Blue Badge (c20000 and Fife Rail concession scheme.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience: Significant management experience in relevant fields with a proven track record of success.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent professional qualifications (Chartered Status) with continuous professional development.
- Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills leadership and teambuilding abilities and strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Attributes: Ambitious motivated and capable of driving forward change under challenging circumstances.
Benefits of Living and Working in Fife:
- Quality of Life: Enjoy the perfect balance of vibrant urban life and stunning natural landscapes.
- Community: Be part of a welcoming and inclusive community that values diversity and equality.
- Opportunities: Access to excellent educational institutions recreational facilities and cultural attractions.
Further Information
- Role Profile When preparing your supportingstatement review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria :Role Profile
- How We Work Matters Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. SeeHow We Work Matters behaviour framework on the intranet for more information.
- Employee Benefits Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information Media Search for more Fife Council Jobs on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial
The Service is based in Bankhead Central Glenrothes with Flexible Workstyles available where appropriate.
Join us and make a difference in Fife!
Fife Council is an equal opportunities employer.
For further Information please contact: John Mitchell
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
