422 East Kent Road Car Company Limited
Canterbury, Kent
16/06/2026
Full time
Job Overview 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) at . Equal Opportunity Statement Stagecoach welcomes applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.