Bus Training Manager — Develop Drivers & Standards

344 Midland Red (South) Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Driver training role

Job summary

Stagecoach Midlands is seeking an experienced Bus Training School Manager to lead and develop our professional driver training operation in Northampton. The role focuses on high training standards, driver recruitment support, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage budgets, develop instructors, and monitor performance metrics while ensuring safety and customer service excellence. A full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bus/driver training environments.
• Strong knowledge of Driver CPC and DVSA regulations.
• Experience leading training programmes and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the bus driver training school.
• Develop and implement driver training programmes.
• Ensure training complies with DVSA, Driver CPC and company requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Driver CPC knowledge

DVSA regulations

Training management

Microsoft Office

Education

DDE qualification

Driver CPC Instructor certification

Coaching/Instructional qualification

Tools

Training record systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stagecoach Midlands is seeking an experienced Bus Training School Manager to lead and develop our professional driver training operation in Northampton. The role focuses on high training standards, driver recruitment support, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage budgets, develop instructors, and monitor performance metrics while ensuring safety and customer service excellence. A full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional development and progression.