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Interim Bus Systems and Technology Specialist
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Posted:
14 August 2026 (3 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
11 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 500/day Umbrella
Summary
- The Bus Technology Transition Consultant will play a pivotal role in guiding and overseeing the integration of bus-related technology systems into the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA). This position is crucial for evaluating the current transport technology infrastructure within YNYCA and its partner authorities including the City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council. The consultant will devise a comprehensive strategy to ensure a seamless transition continuity and future enhancement of essential bus service systems effective from April 2027.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an in-depth analysis of existing bus-related technology systems across YNYCA and its partner authorities.
- Develop a thorough understanding of current system architecture ownership supplier contracts licensing and operational processes.
- Create and maintain a detailed technology transition plan for all bus systems and services.
- Ensure the seamless integration of systems into the Combined Authority without service disruption or degradation.
- Identify and manage key risks dependencies and mitigation strategies associated with the transition program.
Requirements:
- Essential Experience Required
- Extensive experience in the bus industry public transport sector local authority transport services or bus operations.
- Proven track record in delivering transport technology and ICT transformation projects.
- Demonstrable experience with bus operational systems and supporting technologies.
- Strong expertise in managing large-scale technology transition migration or implementation programs.
- Extensive experience in the bus industry public transport sector local authority transport services or bus operations.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree-level qualification in Information Technology Transport Planning Engineering Computer Science Project Management or a related field.
- Relevant professional qualification in Project Management (such as PRINCE2 MSP Agile APM PMP) or significant equivalent experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in transport technology or digital transformation.
- Degree-level qualification in Information Technology Transport Planning Engineering Computer Science Project Management or a related field.
Additional Information
- Contract Duration: 3 months with a local authority
- Rate: 500/day Umbrella
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application Deadline: The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The successful candidate will work with the bus teams in YNYCA and our partner authorities (City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council) to develop a detailed understanding of the bus-related transport technology systems and technologies currently in place then oversee the transition of these systems into the Combined Authority.
Required Education:
The successful candidate will work with the bus teams in YNYCA and our partner authorities (City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council) to develop a detailed understanding of the bus-related transport technology systems and technologies currently in place then oversee the transition of these systems into the Combined Authority.
