Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative.  Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers.  We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are 

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Rail-Bus Strategic Timetable Integration Manager will be responsible for identifying opportunities to provide better, intermodal journeys between TfW Rail, TfW Bus and 3^rd party bus and private rail operators. They will assist with strategic timetable development, creating draft and bid-quality timetables that deliver TfW (Transport for Wales) commitments. When creating timetables, they will ensure compliance with train planning rules and concession commitments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Ensure Safety standards and practices are considered and applied to every aspect of strategic planning.
• Assist in the development of a Strategic Train Plan for future timetable changes, including the timetable, Rolling Stock diagrams and Traincrew diagrams; using project management discipline to deliver output to meet governance requirements and according to deadlines.
• Using proprietary software (Attune) to create train timetables compliant with Train Planning Rules (TPR’s), and which comply with TfWRL’s contractual commitments (Train Service Requirements).
• Identifying positive business cases to improve the customer experience on intermodal journey, reduce costs and increase TfW revenue.

Who we’re looking for

• Good understanding of railway operations
• Good understanding of bus operations, legislation and regulation
• Excellent motivation and influencing skills
• Proven track record of delivering objectives and results
• Excellent communications skills, including reports and presentations
• Knowledge and experience of railway industry processes, especially those between the operator and Network Rail
• Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment, with a proven track record of maximising benefit for customers
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
• Critical thinking applied to improve business results

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

If you have submitted an application for this role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please do not re-apply as regrettably, your application will not be considered.

Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.