WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead

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WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead, London

Client:

Virgin Trains

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead is a key role within West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD), working with the Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd to design and implement high-speed services on HS2. This full-time, fixed-term position is based in London (Euston Road), requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. The salary is approximately £62,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with generous benefits.

Purpose of the role: To provide technical and analytical support for demand and revenue forecasting across various products within the WCPD programme, ensuring robustness and consistency in approach and assumptions. Key products include:

• Strategic Market Report: Analyzing future high-speed market potential
• Fares Options Analysis: Developing fare structures and regulations
• Train Service Specification: Designing core timetables for high-speed and conventional services
• Stations: Enhancing customer experience at stations
• SOBF: Providing baseline forecasts for high-speed and conventional services

Key responsibilities:

Revenue Modelling:

• Develop and operate demand and revenue models
• Apply industry principles to rail demand modelling
• Challenge industry norms with bespoke techniques
• Create tailored forecasting models for specific purposes
• Maintain best practices in spreadsheet modelling
• Document all assumptions used in models

Data Analysis:

• Utilize historical data to understand passenger demand patterns
• Analyze industry data to forecast future demand trends

Economic Forecasting:

• Stay updated on economic factors influencing rail demand

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