At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor route performance, plan improvements, and engage with local teams for optimal service.
- Company: Join Stagecoach South East, a leader in public transport with a commitment to community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, enhanced parental pay, and free bus travel for you and your family.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public transport while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in public transport are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Stagecoach South East is recruiting a Network Planning Manager for a 1‑year fixed contract. Salary £35,000–£40,000, based at Canterbury Bus Station with travel across the company’s operating area.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and report route financial performance, driving profitability improvement at route level.
- Plan improvements to punctuality through technology and feedback from frontline staff.
- Identify local network growth initiatives through analysis, present business cases, and support implementation.
- Maximise optimal deployment of vehicle fleet and staff resources.
- Engage regularly with local teams on route, frequency and traffic‑disruption matters.
Essential Requirements
- Strong analytical thinker.
- Pro‑active, collaborative, positive, can‑do attitude.
- Quickly and positively reacting to changing priorities.
- Proven knowledge and experience in public transport.
- Structured, organized, able to think ahead and plan accordingly.
- Ability to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Desired Requirements
- Experience with the Optibus platform.
- Knowledge of Ashford, Hastings and Eastbourne areas.
- One or more years of bus scheduling experience.
Benefits
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Discount scheme for selected high‑street brands and supermarkets.
- Free bus travel for you, one companion and one child.
Contact
For an informal chat, contact Katherine Jones (Commercial Director, Stagecoach South East).
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stagecoach welcomes applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.
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Stagecoach South East is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the public transport sector. With competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity/paternity pay, generous holiday allowances, and free bus travel for employees and their families, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Located in Canterbury, our team enjoys a vibrant community atmosphere while contributing to meaningful improvements in local transport services.
Contact Details:
422 East Kent Road Car Company Limited Recruitment Team
