Head of Bus and Road Strategy

Head of Bus and Road Strategy Transport Focus | London or Manchester | Permanent | Full time - Hybrid Salary: £65,000 Turn insight into action. Connect people and ideas. Make a real difference. At Transport Focus, we're the independent watchdog for Britain's transport users. We make sure their voices are heard, their experiences matter and their needs influence the decisions that shape our transport networks. We're looking for a Head of Bus and Road Strategy to help us turn evidence and insight into meaningful action, bringing people, ideas and expertise together to deliver better experiences for bus passengers and road users. The opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves connecting the dots, making sense of complex information and turning good ideas into tangible improvements. You'll play a leading role in shaping how we use evidence to influence change, working across our Bus and Road, Insight, Engagement and Communications teams to ensure our research doesn't just tell us what's happening, but helps us do something about it. You'll lead the strategic application of important national evidence programmes, including Your Bus Journey and the Strategic Roads User Survey , identifying opportunities for improvement and helping colleagues and stakeholders translate findings into meaningful outcomes. But this role isn't just about evidence and strategy. It's about bringing people together, challenging thinking, creating momentum and making sure great ideas lead to real progress. You'll help shape priorities, lead collaborative programmes and build a culture where insight, action and impact are genuinely connected. You'll also have the opportunity to lead and develop colleagues, contribute to the wider leadership of our Bus and Road division and help shape how Transport Focus delivers its ambitions during an exciting period of organisational change. What you'll bring We're particularly interested in people who can demonstrate: Turning insight into impact – using evidence, data and intelligence to identify opportunities, shape priorities and deliver measurable improvements. Strategic thinking with practical delivery