Bristol Airport

Transport Manager (Surface Access)

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will implement and monitor the progress of the ASAS, delivering a range of initiatives to improve access to the Airport

• Developing the Workplace Travel Plan for the Airport and our business partners to achieve a target of 30% of employees using public transport;
• Working with the Airport’s commercial team, deliver public transport improvements including new public transport routes, increases in public transport frequency, and passenger interchange enhancements projects.
• Working with the Airport’s development team on the delivery of highway improvements on the A38 corridor to help with Bristol Airport’s expansion plans and with local highways authorities on upcoming works on the highways network that may impact on Airport operations.
• Provide in-house transport planning expertise for long term master planning, leading on improvements to highways and public transport accessibility.
• Develop and maintain positive, effective relationships with various transport stakeholders including Highways England, Network Rail, local authorities, and transport operators.

We strive to Do What’s Right, therefore, we also want to develop a Workplace Travel Plan for the Airport in conjunction with internal and external partners and implement measures to encourage our employees to use public transport in a bid to deliver a more sustainable future for the airport.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• High levels of technical expertise in strategic planning, policy development and/or major projects.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Completes all work to a consistently high standard, demonstrating close attention to detail.
• Highly customer-focused and able to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Works equally well independently and as part of a team; and
• Highly self-motivated with a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable

• Experience gained within an airport or other transport-related discipline.
• Strong willingness to learn and actively explores new ways of working.
• Ability to demonstrate a full understanding of the Bristol Airport ‘Brand’ and its concept; an adapts easily to challenge and change.

Bristol Airport is the South West's gateway to the world, with flights to over 125 destinations. Our vision is to be everyone’s favourite airport, delivering a future we can be proud of. We have ambitious expansion plans, growing our passenger numbers and making exciting changes to the terminal and surrounding infrastructure, whilst continuing our success with our long-term sustainability strategy. This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

Why join us?

We are a modern airport, defined by great people who are skilled, passionate and dedicated to providing great service with a relaxed and friendly style. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer - our passengers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues – it is this blend of talents, focus and passion makes us extraordinary.

We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days with length of service)
• Company bonus scheme
• A free on-site gym, plus private medical insurance with Bupa
• Group Life Assurance cover and sick pay policy from day one
• Free on-site staff parking and subsidised public transport

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

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