Corporate Passenger Transport Unit Manager

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to be responsible for the management of the Corporate Passenger Transport Unit (CPTU). The services forming this unit includes:

• Local Bus Servies
• Learner Transport
• Social Services Transport
• Community Transport
The manager will report to the Service Manager - Transport and Depots.,
• Reporting to the Service Manager - Transport & Depots, the Transport Manager will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Corporate Passenger Transport Unit, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of service users, communities, and the Council's strategic priorities.
• The postholder will oversee service performance across key transport functions, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery within agreed budgets. They will contribute to policy development, prepare operational reports, provide professional advice to senior management, and support informed decision-making.
• The role requires effective partnership working with internal departments, external organisations, transport operators, and stakeholders, representing the Council at local, regional, and national forums. The successful candidate will also lead and support transport-related projects, drive innovation and service improvement, and foster a culture that embraces change, flexibility, and continuous development.
Our offer to you The contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our communities is invaluable. We therefore want to ensure that you find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible., We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs., + Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
+ Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement. + Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.


• Up to four years' relevant management experience in the specialised area.
• Recent practical experience in managing financial and human resources.
• Recent practical experience in undertaking procurement processes.
• Practical experience of managing and effectively working with small and medium sized teams.
• Experience of change management.
• Practical experience of partnership and collaborative approaches to service delivery, This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.
  
  With that in mind, we offer a range of employee benefits, including:
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free lifestyle and counselling support
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including the Cycle to Work scheme, What we offer
Work-life balance Lifestyle savings scheme Generous employer pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Learning and developmentWhere you'll work Highways and Environmental We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include