Strategic Manager - Integrated Transport

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Job reference REQ
05997 Date posted 02/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 30/10/2026 Location The Quays Salary £66,467- £73,115 Package “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.” Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Environment, architects and engineering Attachments JDPS Strategic Manager Integrated Transport - CYMRAEG.docx

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- Integrated Transport
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About the role:

We are currently seeking a Strategic Manager
- Integrated Transport to join our Engineering and Transport team within the Environment and Regeneration Directorate.

This is a key senior leadership role with strategic responsibility for the Council’s integrated transport functions, including Transport Strategy, Road Safety, Fleet Services and Passenger Transport, including Home to School provision. You will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, citizen-focused services, ensuring that corporate, regional and national priorities are translated into clear service and financial plans.

You will provide visible, collaborative and compassionate leadership to Accountable Managers and multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with Elected Members, Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, regional transport partners, operators and neighbouring local authorities to shape policy, influence investment and secure positive outcomes for Neath Port Talbot.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership across integrated transport services and developing an integrated transport vision aligned to corporate, regional and national priorities.
• Leading service planning, performance management, continuous improvement and the delivery of sustainable, accessible and citizen-focused transport services.
• Translating emerging transport strategies and corporate objectives into robust annual service and financial plans.
• Overseeing significant revenue budgets, grant funding, high-value transport contracts and regional programmes, ensuring sound governance, value for money and financial sustainability.
• Leading the commissioning, procurement and performance management of transport contracts and frameworks, including passenger transport, supported bus services, taxis and vehicle purchasing.
• Providing clear professional advice, reports and briefings to the Head of Service, Portfolio Holders, Cabinet and Council committees on complex or politically sensitive transport matters.
• Building effective partnerships with internal services, trade unions, transport operators, regulatory bodies and regional and national stakeholders.
• Ensuring statutory, regulatory, safeguarding, health and safety, operator licensing, business continuity and audit requirements are met across integrated transport functions.
• Championing innovation, digital development and data-led decision-making to improve service efficiency, assurance and customer experience.
• Supporting the Council’s emergency preparedness through participation in the Strategic Manager on-call rota, training, preparatory exercises and incident response as required.

About you:

Do you have:

• A proven track record of achievement in the management and delivery of services at Local Government Accountable Manager level or equivalent, including responsibility for people and financial resources?
• Senior-level experience of leading integrated transport functions within a local authority or…