Scottish Government
Public Transport Fares and Funding Reform Policy Manager
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TIC Directorate
The TIC Directorate supports the National Transport Strategy aims to integrate the public transport network, protect our climate and improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
TIC brings integrated public transport, accessibility, and connectivity expertise into one Directorate to facilitate more seamless collaboration across modes and policies. The Directorate provides a visibly stronger focus from Transport Scotland in integrating and connecting public transport systems to take a whole system approach to deliver public transport system transformation.
The Unit underpins public service and funding reform with the work to provide clarity on integrated public transport priorities for operating partners and stakeholders (internal and external) through the development of an integrated public transport vision, strategy, and delivery plan.
The work to review public transport fares and funding will support the delivery of public service reform. It will identify opportunities to improve the financial sustainability of the public transport operating model in Scotland, working closely with colleagues across Transport Scotland with responsibilities for car use reduction and demand management, transport governance, integrated ticketing, and with specific responsibilities for how fares and funding are managed across modes within the public transport system.
Responsibilities
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Support the Team Leader in identifying and progressing policy to reform public transport fares and funding, with an integrated approach across bus, rail, and ferry:
- Provide policy input to the business case to advance integrated public transport fares, including research and engagement, options development, and identifying recommendations.
- Strategically review and appraise public transport fares and funding models, identifying best practice and options to deliver reformed models.
- Assess the geographic, economic, social, technological, and environmental impacts of policy options to ensure policy is fair, considered, and robust in delivering government objectives.
- Identify recommendations and actions to deliver integrated fares and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of how Scottish Ministers fund the public transport system, and supporting Public Service Reform.
- Co-ordinate, and support to implement where appropriate, fares and funding reform recommendations and actions.
- Collaborate with relevant policy colleagues to ensure a coherent, comprehensive, and consistent approach to fares and funding reform, and support the Team Leader with external engagement to inform policy development.
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Contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Fares and Funding team, the Integrated Public Transport Strategy Unit, and the wider TIC Directorate:
- Provide high-quality written policy advice and briefings, and effective verbal communication, for Ministers and others as required, including assisting in answering Parliamentary Questions, correspondence, and FOIs.
- Provide line management of a B2 Policy Officer (subject to the role being approved)
- Provide support to the wider work of the Unit, undertaking discrete pieces of work as they arise, liaising with the Unit Head and relevant teams across the Transport Integration and Connectivity Directorate to advance delivery of the Vision for Integrated Public Transport.
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Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience, and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical / Professional Skills:
- Policy Context and Purpose – Level 2
- Working with Ministers – Level 2
You can find out more about the skills required, here: Policy profession standards - GOV.UK
Experience:
- Working in developing policy and working with stakeholders.
Behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture – Level 3
- Making effective decisions – Level 3
- Communicating and influencing – Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here [https://www.gov.scot/publications/success-profiles-candidate-guide/pages/behaviour-levels/].
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) providing evidence of how you meet the behaviours, experience, and technical skills listed in the Success Profile above. Both the CV and the supporting statement provided will be assessed against the criteria for the role.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn, and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 19th October, however, this may be subject to change.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
Qualifications
About us
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing, and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
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Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service [https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/about-us/], working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/what-we-offer].
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/nationality-requirements/].
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role.
Transport Scotland staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History, and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard], and read about the Government Vetting Charter [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter], or about all the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/pre-employment-checks/].
Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/an-inclusive-organisation] and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/requesting-adjustments-2] for anyone who needs them.
Sponsorship
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members, and how to apply on our Careers Website [https://www.jobs.gov.scot].
Read our Candidate Guide [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/introduction/] for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
For more information on this role, please contact George Beale-Pratt by email at george.beale-pratt@transport.gov.scot [george.beale-pratt@transport.gov.scot]
Apply Before: 5th October 2026 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.
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