Job profile

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.

Essential requirements

• 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

About the role

• 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.

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

For more information about our employee benefits, please click here.

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.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Nia Barker on 01545 570 881.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.