Transport for Edinburgh
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams
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Contents About us
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Recruitment arrangements
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About us our Group’s Board members will be in the driving seat. We have a bold vision for the future, where all transport modes integrate in a way that benefits everyone who wants to get around the city. The vision will further looking for experienced people who can help us realise this vision. Edinburgh Trams, is responsible for running the city’s long established award
Edinburgh. The transport group will be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians, by providing world-class, environmentally friendly and socially inclusive transport. Lothian Buses carries over 115 million passengers each year on a fleet of over 700 buses. The company also operates the Airlink service and the successful Edinburgh Bus Tours, which is Scotland’s third most popular paid-for tourist
Edinburgh Trams operate a service between Edinburgh Airport and York Place in the city centre, making 15 stops along the 8.5 miles route offering a seamless, Transport for Edinburgh was listed at Companies House in February 2013 and 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.
Transport for Edinburgh Lothian Buses lothianbuses.com Edinburgh Trams edinburghtrams.com
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Recruitment arrangements Director on the Transport for Edinburgh, Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams Boards. Applicants are also invited to express their interest in the roles of Board.
of interest does not necessarily rule a candidate out from applying for the appointment. Candidates who wish to be considered for the role of Chair of Lothian Buses and/or Edinburgh Trams are asked to indicate this preference in their covering
Canvassing will disqualify candidates. References will only be taken up for shortlisted candidates.
Timetable Noon on Monday, 13th April 22nd April Interviews 29th April (morning) Council approval 28th May 2015
for Edinburgh, 55 Annandale Street, Edinburgh EH7 4AZ or via email to mhernandez@lothianbuses.co.uk by noon on Monday, 13th April 2015.
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• help to develop proposals on strategy of performance reports
board’s decision making process, whilst remaining cognisant of the interests of the minority shareholders in subsidiary undertakings • ensure that the interests of the Company and its shareholders are safeguarded where these may be in conflict with their personal interests Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a public authority, maintaining the appropriate high levels of corporate and public sector governance.
Standards of conduct As a limited company, Transport for Edinburgh, Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams are governed by the Companies Act, rather than by the Ethical Standards in Public Life (Scotland) Act 2000. Nevertheless, the company wishes to be seen to support and comply with the principles of the ethical standards regime. As a Board Member, it will be the successful candidate’s responsibility to make sure that they are familiar with the provisions of the relevant Codes of Conduct. In this context, Board Members must at
• maximise value for money • be accountable • act in accordance with Government policies on transparency and openness
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We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
knowledge or experience of dealing with minority shareholder issues and
commercial basis
• the ability to think strategically and to analyse complex business planning issues • strong interpersonal and management skills • strong leadership and influencing skills
• the ability to promote the highest standards of propriety and efficient use of resources within the company
Desirable criteria
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experience within the transport sector working knowledge within the bus and/or light rail industries experience of both urban and rural transport policy experience of delivering excellent customer care along with experience of
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of appointment Period of appointment
Time commitment
for Edinburgh Trams.
3. All monies paid are subject to annual review and are taxable.
also be terminated in the event that the individual is convicted of a criminal oence and/or where it is believed that their conduct means they are no longer a suitable person for the post. Should the Board or the Company be wound up during the period of
Status of appointment
Transport foe Edinburgh 55 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4AZ