Concessionary Travel Policy Manager
Concessionary Travel Policy Manager
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Job Description
Are you looking for a new challenge in a highprofile and fastmoving policy area
Responsibilities
- Take a leading role on the development of policy and new legislation for the National Concessionary Travel Schemes for bus;
- Develop and implement options to tackle antisocial behaviour on buses including a process for the suspension of concessionary travel and a behavioural code for concessionary scheme users;
- Collaborate with the bus industry to enhance guidance and education on antisocial behaviour on buses and learn from the success of initiatives elsewhere in the UK and abroad and their potential for Scotland;
- Provide highquality written policy advice and briefings and effective verbal communication for Ministers and others as required;
- Lead on the drafting of impact assessments and work closely with legal colleagues to ensure that policy is fair and robust.
- Maintain and establish productive relationships across Transport Scotland Scottish Government and externally including with Police Scotland Local Authorities and bus operators to ensure policy success.
- Support the team on work to revise reimbursement rates for the National Concessionary Travel Schemes and annual SSI developing strong and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to do so.
- Support work to deliver free bus travel for people seeking asylum working at pace and to a high quality so the benefits can be delivered quickly.
- Engage with wider teams in BAAT to support the work of bus futures identifying options for more effective and successful bus services in Scotland.
Responsibilities
Success Profile
Technical / Professional Skills:
- Policy Context and Purpose Level 1 Developing
- Participation and Engagement Level 1 Developing
- Working with Ministers Level 1 Developing
Behaviours:
- Delivering at Pace Level 3
- Working Together Level 3
- Making Effective Decisions Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Behaviour levels Success profiles: candidate guide
How to apply
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 9th June however this may be subject to change.
Qualifications
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Location
This post is based inGlasgow or Edinburgh with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week pro rata.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
