Group Chief Executive Officer

Translink; Belfast; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport provider in Northern Ireland seeks an exceptional Group Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's vision towards sustainable travel. This executive role involves strategic oversight of integrated bus and rail services, driving financial sustainability while enhancing customer focus. The ideal candidate will have proven success in operational excellence and stakeholder management, contributing significantly to the organization’s Climate Action goals and growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leader with a track record in operational excellence.
• Experience in complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong commitment to sustainable transport solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for public transport.
• Drive commercial growth and financial sustainability.
• Ensure delivery of safe and reliable transport solutions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Job description

Group Chief Executive Officer

Translink, Northern Ireland’s leading public transport provider, is looking for an exceptional Group Chief Executive Officer to shape the future of sustainable travel.

Delivering integrated bus and rail services across Northern Ireland, supporting over 80 million passenger journeys annually with a workforce of 4,300 and a fleet exceeding 1,400 vehicles, Translink is at the heart of connecting people and communities, driving economic growth, and shaping a more sustainable future for our region.

With a significant investment programme recently completed, Translink is focused on delivering the Better.Connected strategy that will transform public transport in Northern Ireland and contribute to meeting its Climate Action pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2040.

The Group Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and customer‑focused public transport solutions. The role is responsible for driving commercial growth, financial sustainability, and the realisation of Translink’s vision to be the “first choice for travel today, for tomorrow.”

With a commitment to our mission, vision, and values, we are seeking a proven strategic leader with a track record of delivering operational excellence in complex stakeholder environments. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of public transport in Northern Ireland.

For a candidate briefing pack and a confidential conversation, please submit your CV to [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon, Monday 19th January 2026

Translink is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on merit by a fair and open competition.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and General Business