Executive Director Strategy and Business Planning

ScotRail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in Scottish transport is seeking an Executive Director to spearhead strategic and business planning efforts essential for railway transformation. You will be responsible for ensuring service reliability and efficiency while shaping partnerships with key transport stakeholders. We are looking for a dynamic leader who is visionary and eager to drive ScotRail's ambitions towards zero emissions and enhanced customer service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Scotland's transport landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a large-scale organizational setting.
• Strong insight into strategic development and business planning.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategy and business planning for ScotRail.
• Oversee key partnerships with transport authorities.
• Lead initiatives to improve service reliability and efficiency.

Job description

Job Description

ScotRail is on a journey of transformation - delivering a safe, reliable and customer-focused railway that connects communities, supports a growing economy and plays a central role in Scotland’s journey to net zero.

As Executive Director – Strategy and Business Planning, you will be at the heart of ScotRail’s transformation. This is one of the most influential roles in Scottish transport, responsible for shaping the strategy, business plan and timetable that define how our railway operates - ensuring our services meet stakeholder expectations, drive value for money and support Scotland’s net zero ambitions.

You will lead a diverse portfolio covering timetabling, business transformation, strategic development, legal and regulated contracts. You will shape ScotRail’s strategy, oversee key partnerships with Transport Scotland, Scottish Rail Holdings and Network Rail, and ensure that our railway continues to improve reliability, efficiency and value for money.

This is not a steady-state role. We are seeking a bold, forward-thinking leader - someone with the insight to see the big picture and the drive to turn that vision into delivery.

You will inspire teams, influence stakeholders at the highest level, and lead the long-term planning that ensures ScotRail remains at the forefront of innovation and service excell...