Programme Coordinator

First Bus Central Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free bus pass

Cycle to work

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Job summary

First Bus is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator/PMO Support to help drive a high-profile decarbonisation programme across the UK. You will assist planning, tracking milestones, and coordinating activities across multiple projects, while building strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires excellent communication, data literacy and a collaborative mindset. Travel about 2 days per week across the UK is involved, with a salary between £38,500 and £48,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, PMO Support, Programme Support or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with data, reports and presentations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the business.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on new challenges.
• Advantageous if working towards a recognised project management qualification such as an APM PMQ (or equivalent), APM Associate Membership, or PRINCE2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Programme Coordination & Delivery: Supporting the planning, coordination and tracking of activities across multiple projects to help keep our decarbonisation programme on track.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications: Building strong relationships across the business and helping ensure stakeholders are kept informed of progress, priorities and key updates.
• Programme Governance, Reporting & Performance: Maintaining programme reporting, tracking milestones, risks and actions, and providing insights to support effective decision-making.
• Financial, Funding & Supplier Support: Supporting budget tracking, grant administration and supplier performance activities to help ensure successful programme delivery.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Readiness: Helping identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practice and support the successful transition to zero-emission operations.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Budget tracking

Microsoft 365

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

About First Bus: Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport. Location: Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol or London Travel: Approximately 2 days per week across the UK Salary: £38,500 - £48,000

Help us deliver the UK's largest bus decarbonisation programme At First Bus, we're not just talking about sustainability, we're actively transforming public transport across the UK. Our ambition is clear: a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. We're already well on the way, with around 1,500 electric buses in operation across the UK and one of the country's largest EV charging hubs. To achieve our goal, we're continuing to invest in zero‑emission vehicles, charging infrastructure, depot transformations and new ways of working that will shape the future of public transport for decades to come. This is one of the most ambitious decarbonisation programmes in the industry, and we're proud to be leading the way.

What you'll be doing

• Programme Coordination & Delivery: Supporting the planning, coordination and tracking of activities across multiple projects to help keep our decarbonisation programme on track.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications: Building strong relationships across the business and helping ensure stakeholders are kept informed of progress, priorities and key updates.
• Programme Governance, Reporting & Performance: Maintaining programme reporting, tracking milestones, risks and actions, and providing insights to support effective decision‑making.
• Financial, Funding & Supplier Support: Supporting budget tracking, grant administration and supplier performance activities to help ensure successful programme delivery.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Readiness: Helping identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practice and support the successful transition to zero‑emission operations.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an organised and proactive individual who is excited by the opportunity to play a role in one of the UK's most ambitious transport decarbonisation programmes. You'll ideally bring:

• Experience in a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, PMO Support, Programme Support or similar role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Confidence working with data, reports and presentations
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the business
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on new challenges
• It would be advantageous if you are working towards, or hold, a recognised project management qualification such as an APM PMQ (or equivalent), APM Associate Membership, or PRINCE2 certification.

Rewards

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Flexible working

Equal Opportunities

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities, and people. We welcome applications from all. We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.