The Role
Reporting into the Pricing Manager, the post holder will be responsible for scheduling services for timetable and rolling-stock changes and other administrative tasks within the Rail Availability and Reservation Service (RARS2) system, ensuring that the booking horizon for Advance fares is maintained during timetable changes.
The post holder will support the Pricing Manager with pricing activity at Industry Fares Setting Rounds (provisionally March, June and September) and throughout the year to ensure that fares data within the Product Management System (PMS) is up-to-date and accurate. The post holder will also assist in the creation of pricing models, updating ticketing restrictions and ensuring system compliance.
As part of the Pricing and Revenue Management Team, the post holder will support the Revenue Management Lead and Analysts in providing analytical support, assisting with the implementation and maintenance of revenue management strategies. General analytical and reporting support will also be provided within the wider Pricing & Revenue Management team.
The post holder will also be responsible for fielding ad hoc queries from other parts of the business with relation to items of direct responsibility.
Role responsibilities
Responsible for updating RARS2 to ensure that the data contained within the system is accurate and up to date. This primarily involves correcting schedule gaps, implementing ad hoc restrictions, and updating fleet types.
Responsible for maintaining RSIDs and scheduling services within RARS2 reflecting the running timetable. Ensures that the Advance booking horizon is maintained wherever possible
Supports the Pricing Manager with the maintenance of the Product Management System (PMS), helping to ensure that the data contained within the system is correct and preparing pricing models for submission.
Supports the Revenue Management Lead with the implementation and monitoring of revenue management strategies
Who we're looking for
High attention to detail.
Ability to extract key findings from often complex information and translate into reports/presentations to tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
Ability and motivation to develop a detailed understanding of the TfW Rail network and drivers of business success
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Equal Opportunities
We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."
Who we are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.
We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
