Bus Network Strategy & Growth Lead

Stagecoach; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee benefits scheme

Free company travel

Job summary

Stagecoach West Head Office, Gloucester, is seeking a Network Development Manager to shape bus network planning and performance. You will lead timetables, rosters, and commercial improvements while guiding a team of Commercial Officers and collaborating with operations, finance, marketing and digital.

You will apply customer insight and performance data to drive reliable, efficient services that meet community needs and deliver strong commercial results.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with a track record of improving performance.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations and actions.
• Understanding of financial considerations behind commercial decisions.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing people.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer focus and understanding of how customer experience drives commercial performance.
• Interest in public transport and serving communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling of the bus network, including timetables, driver duties and rosters.
• Use data to identify opportunities to improve services and commercial performance.
• Monitor commercial metrics, spot trends, risks and opportunities, and act on insights.
• Prepare costings and bids for contracted services.
• Ensure network plans are practical and delivered with operational teams.
• Build relationships with depot teams, local stakeholders and unions.
• Collaborate with marketing and digital to boost customer acquisition and engagement.
• Lead and develop Commercial Officers to create a high-performing team.
• Support the Commercial Director and represent the team at meetings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Public transport interest

Job description

Stagecoach West Head Office, Gloucester, is seeking a Network Development Manager to shape bus network planning and performance. You will lead timetables, rosters, and commercial improvements while guiding a team of Commercial Officers and collaborating with operations, finance, marketing and digital.

You will apply customer insight and performance data to drive reliable, efficient services that meet community needs and deliver strong commercial results.