Duration: ​​Permanent

Remuneration: ​£120,694 per annum for 42 hours per week. (Traffic Commissioners’ salaries are linked to the public sector pay policy for the judiciary).

We are looking for a qualified solicitor, advocate, or barrister to fulfil the role of TC for Scotland. TCs are appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport but are independent public post holders. They act both as independent regulators and in a judicial role, as single person tribunals when conducting public inquiries in relation to licence applications and disciplinary matters and demonstrate impartiality in all aspects of decision making.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

TCs have responsibility in their traffic area for:

• The licensing of the operators of goods vehicles and of buses and coaches (public service vehicles or PSVs);
• The registration of local bus services;
• Granting vocational licences and acting against drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and PSVs;
• The environmental suitability of centres designated as parking locations for HGVs.
• Conducting hearings under The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 in respect of taxi fare scale appeals.
• Performing functions and powers under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 in relation to bus services within Scotland.

Requirements:

Part One: Experience - Essential criteria:

• Candidates should be a qualified solicitor, advocate or barrister (preferably in Scots law). Candidates are not required to hold a current certificate to practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand complex legal issues, to reach fair, evidence-based decisions and to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Sound understanding or interest in the road transport sector or relevant experience in related areas.
• Evidenced experience of working with a variety of internal and external senior stakeholders in a confident and respectful manner to deliver on a shared vision or priority.

Part Two: Key behaviours

• Ability to grasp the principles of administrative law and to conduct legal proceedings and investigations in public.
• Ability to make sound, open, and impartial decisions and to employ excellent problem solving, analysis and evaluation skills.
• Able to question insightfully and provide constructive challenge to get to the heart of the matter quickly; able to put complex legal issues or proceedings into clear and concise language (both verbally and in writing).

How to apply:

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For inquiries, contact the DfT Public Appointments Team at DfTPublicAppointments@dft.gov.uk.