Transport for Edinburgh Chief Executive Officer
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This is a hugely important time for transport in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, with the new Borders Rail link set to open in 2015, Edinburgh Airport undergoing significant passenger growth and expansion, and the new Edinburgh Gateway station at Gogar that will link passengers from the Fife line and North East Scotland to the airport, schedule for completion in 2016.
Transport for Edinburgh is central to this, and as we look to its future we are considering a long-term plan, in partnership with businesses and other key partners, which will continue to satisfy and service residents and visitors, improve transport links to the city centre and boost the local economy.
Of course, Edinburgh is already a successful and competitive Capital, and the city’s transport services have a vital role in that. But we must never rest on our laurels, especially as Edinburgh continues to grow in popularity as a place in which to live, work, invest, study and visit.
We need to be prepared for that growth. There is work still to be done and a long way to travel but fortunately, there is much in our favour. Both bus and tram services achieved overall passenger satisfaction ratings of around 95% and equally impressive scores for value for money. Lothian Buses is highly valued, publicly-owned, profitable and returns an annual dividend which is invested in public services. Edinburgh Trams, in its first year of operations, is exceeding patronage and revenue targets set before launch. It’s early days but the signs are positive.
Working together, I have every confidence that we will continue to offer services that are among the best in the UK whilst growing passenger numbers further, making public transport the obvious choice in Edinburgh.
If this is something you wish to be part of and shape, then you may be the kind of leader we are looking for to continue this growth and impact positive on the city, its people and its economy.
Lesley
Lesley Hinds
Chair of Transport for Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a vibrant, resilient city that is predicted to grow over the next 20 years. There are exciting times ahead for transport in the capital and Transport for Edinburgh, directly and through its subsidiaries, will impact on the success of the city and its surrounding areas.
Transport for Edinburgh (TfE) has a bold vision for the future where all transport modes integrate in a way that benefits everyone who wants to get around the city by providing world-class, environmentally-friendly and socially-inclusive transport. The vision will also further enhance Edinburgh’s position as a prime location for potential investors and visitors.
Beyond the development and execution of this vision, Transport for Edinburgh is directly responsible for ensuring the effective running of the city’s bus and tram networks, with Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams operating the services. The overall objective for Transport for Edinburgh is to deliver an integrated transport service for the residents of Edinburgh.
On this latter point, there is huge opportunity in the development of closer collaboration, to deliver collective benefits, across the wider Edinburgh City Region commuter belt, and work in a more integrated way with the national and local rail networks and to further develop the partnership with Edinburgh airport.
TfE is wholly owned by the City of Edinburgh Council, which holds a 100% shareholding in Edinburgh Trams Ltd and a 91% shareholding of Lothian Buses. The remaining 9% is held by the councils in the surrounding areas of Mid, East and West Lothian.
As part of TfE, Lothian Buses continues to be a successful award-winning business that carries over 115 million passenger journeys each year on a fleet of over 700 buses. The company also operates the Airlink service, Lothian Country Buses and the successful Edinburgh Tours company, which is the third most popular paid-for tourist attraction in Scotland. The bus company was joined by Edinburgh Trams
The public transport network in Edinburgh was significantly enhanced in May 2014 when Edinburgh Tram services commenced. Edinburgh Trams operates the tram service which runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place in the city centre, making 16 stops along the 8.5 miles route offering a quick, congestion-free travel option.
Looking to the future, TfE will ensure an integrated approach, operating as the connecting point for not just bus and tram services, but also emerging technologies and services to the city’s transport model, ensuring the evolution of a truly world class range of services that deliver in the best interests of the City, its residents and the many international tourists and business visitors.
TfE relies on the experience and expertise of its people who, every single day, provide residents and visitors with a first class service. This extends from the core values of the business which is intrinsic to both employee and customer engagement. We believe we are true to our values by being Passionate, Smart, Trusted and Innovative and we can look forward to even greater success and as importantly each of us will feel ever more proud, satisfied and happy in our work.
Useful Resources…
> Download Transport for Edinburgh 2014 Annual Report
> Open Transport for Edinburgh Annual Report 2014 in our page viewer
> Download City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport 2030 Vision
About Edinburgh:
Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, is a historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city. A global city in which innovation, learning and culture thrives, it is a little wonder that Edinburgh has been voted the Top UK City by the Guardian Awards for 13 consecutive years.
Edinburgh is one of the fastest growing and most productive cities in the UK. It is the most prosperous city outside London, but offers significantly lower labour and property costs than London and the South-East. Unemployment in the city has been consistently low, and the economic activity rate is higher than Scotland as a whole.
Take a look at Visit Scotland’s Guide to Edinburgh
Education
There are 18 nursery, 94 primary and 23 secondary schools administered by the City of Edinburgh Council. Edinburgh is home to The Royal High School, one of the oldest schools in the country and the world. The city also has several independent, fee-paying schools including Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, George Heriot’s School, George Watson’s College, Merchiston Castle School, Stewart’s Melville College and The Mary Erskine School.
A recent report stated that a third of pupils gained 3 or more Highers by the end of their fifth year, catapulting Edinburgh’s pass rate further ahead that of the Scottish Average.
Architecture and accommodation
There are a variety of different architectural styles within Edinburgh. The New Town is home to the largest and best preserved example of Georgian town planning in the UK, whilst the Old Town comprises of a medieval pattern of closes and wynds.
Throughout the suburbs, there are a mix of period properties and modern homes as well as a diverse array of properties from 1930’s era bungalows to 1970’s housing developments in the suburbs.
Family living is easily accommodated with a variety of properties available for sale. Popular areas include Morningside, Bruntsfield, Corstorphine, Barnton and Trinity.
Stockbridge, Broughton and Haymarket offer an eclectic mix of bars, cafes and restaurants for the urban professional, and are all in walking distance to the city centre.
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Culture
The city hosts the annual Edinburgh International Festival, which is one of the many events held between the end of July and early September each year. Edinburgh is the world’s leading festival city, with 12 major annual festivals that attract talent from all over the world. The festivals offer something for everyone and attract millions of visitors who descend on Edinburgh over the summer to be entertained and inspired.
Edinburgh is home to a number of acclaimed theatres, as well as globally renowned dance and theatre companies. The Royal Lyceum Theatre has its own company, while the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Edinburgh Playhouse stage hit West-End shows and larger touring performances. The Traverse Theatre presents a more contemporary repertoire.
Edinburgh has an impressive art scene which is supported by leading galleries such as Scottish National Gallery and the Modern Art Gallery.
Leisure Activities
Whether you’re a fan of adrenaline-pumping sports or simply want to relax and unwind in natural surroundings, Edinburgh and the Lothians as a region has it all. Ensuring you get the most out of Scotland’s natural playground, it offers a fantastic range of activities including; water sports, sailing, trout and salmon fishing, hill walking, city and country cycling, world glass golfing and pristine beaches of the Firth.
We are seeking to appoint an accomplished Chief Executive Officer, who will facilitate the creation of detailed plans and make recommendations on the most appropriate approach for the execution of much of the city’s 2030 Transport vision – to deliver a world class integrated transport network.
With initial emphasis placed on greater integration and collaborations with neighbouring councils, to develop a wider mobility system, you will directly contribute to TFE’s aim of ensuring non-personal transport is the mobility of choice.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment for this position is being managed by our advising consultants, Livingston James. Interested candidates should contact Andy Rogerson [email protected]
All third party applications, enquiries and direct approaches will be referred to Livingston James.
Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date for applications: 4th October
Shortlist meeting with Transport for Edinburgh: 20th October
Panel interview: Week commencing 2nd or 9th November
