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.