Assistant Director Bus Reform – Commercial Lead – Sheffield
Full Time South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in Assistant Director Shortlist Email JobJob Description
- Hours: 37 hours
- Contract: Permanent – Full Time
- Salary: £70,959 – £78,605 (pending pay award)
- Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
*Please note, applications must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter to outline your suitability for the role.
Interviews are expected to take place towards the end of January 2025.
Key Responsibilities
You will join in this newly created role as a senior member of the bus reform leadership team with responsibility for the mobilisation and delivery of a high-profile portfolio of commercially-focused workstreams within South Yorkshire’s bus reform programme. You will ensure the robust management and oversight of significant revenue budgets, acting as a visible and effective leader to ensure the delivery of bus reform in South Yorkshire, on time and on budget.
You will lead the approach to high value procurements and negotiations, setting out specifications, requirements and directing external advisors. You will ensure that the customer voice is clearly heard in the future bus offer in South Yorkshire, role-modelling a commitment to engaging deeply with communities, transport operators and stakeholders across the region and beyond. Key aspects of the future bus offer in South Yorkshire will be designed by you and the team you build including the approach to the future bus network, customer experience, contract performance, fares and ticketing.
The nature of the role means you will need to effectively manage stakeholder and supplier relationships, be accountable for strategic and technical advice to the board and the Mayor of South Yorkshire, collaborate with colleagues and build a strong consensus.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have a strong track record in commercial management and leadership, a commitment to understanding and meeting customer expectations, and sound financial acumen. You will have a rounded understanding of the priorities, opportunities and challenges faced by combined authorities and the private sector. Experience of the transport sector is preferable but not essential.
You will have significant experience in effectively managing multi-million-pound budgets, commissioning services and leading in a commercial setting, demonstrating on-time delivery, continuous improvement and value for money.
You will need proven experience of successfully building, leading, managing, and motivating a team to achieve their maximum potential and creating healthy and high performing teams. As such you will be a good communicator with the ability to lead, influence and challenge.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include –
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
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