Solutions Specialist Smart Ticketing

About the Role

As a Solutions Specialist (Smart Ticketing) you will report directly to the Principal Solutions Architect (Smart Ticketing) to successfully develop and implement Smart Ticketing solutions as part of the Digital Services team. You will work closely with business stakeholders and Business Analysts to ensure solutions meet the needs of the business. You will provide support, guidance and escalation routes for Service Centre colleagues.

This is a hybrid role allowing a mix of onsite (minimum 2 days per week) and remote working to best suit business needs.

About the person

The role requires an experienced Solutions Specialist with extensive Smart Ticketing expertise in the delivery of all project stages, from scoping and requirements gathering, design and implementation through to live delivery and providing 3rd line support. This role will also require an individual who is flexible to manage a heavy workload whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply. Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

1. Proven Smart Ticketing expertise. Demonstrable experience with the design, delivery and management of ITSO Smart Ticketing solutions. Experience with other forms of Smart Ticketing (e.g. Contactless EMV, QR etc.) and integrations with payment platforms is also desirable.
2. The ability to understand complex technical problems, advise on Smart Ticketing technical solutions and to also communicate those solutions to colleagues across the organisation.
3. Act as a senior figure within a team of ticketing professionals to deliver a range of complex, business critical technical projects whilst also supporting the existing Smart Ticketing estate.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.