GLCCA Bus Strategy Lead

Job Introduction

Job Title: Bus Strategy Lead

Working Pattern: Full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract or 12 month secondment

Salary: £47,181 - £52,413

Location: Lincoln, on-site, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire

Closing Date: 24th of May 2026

Interviews: 10th and 11th of June 2026 

Bus Strategy Lead

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bus Strategy Lead to play a central role in shaping the future of bus services across the region. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new and evolving transport function at a pivotal point in its development. You will have real influence over how bus services develop across the region and make a tangible difference to communities, accessibility and economic growth.

Reporting to the Transport Strategy Manager, you will be the organisation’s strategic lead for bus policy, programmes and interventions. You will own and drive the development of a single, region‑wide Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and provide strategic leadership on bus reform, funding and infrastructure investment.

This is a high‑profile role operating at the interface between the Combined Authority, constituent local authorities, bus operators, the Department for Transport and other key partners. You will lead bus‑related commissions and ensure that strategic transport ambitions are translated into practical, deliverable interventions.

What We’re Looking For

You will be a strategic thinker with strong experience operating at a senior level, ideally within a public sector or local government environment. You will bring:

• Proven experience developing transport strategies, including public transport
• Strong knowledge of national and regional transport policy
• Experience of partnership working, negotiation and influencing at senior levels
• The ability to work confidently in a complex, political environment
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• The credibility to represent the organisation with partners, operators and government

A relevant professional qualification or membership of a professional body is desirable.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email lana.meddings@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.