Network Planning Manager

  • 422 East Kent Road Car Company Limited
  • Canterbury, Kent
  • 16/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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.