Schedules & Network Manager

Go West Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free travel

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Go West Yorkshire is building a new bus company and seeks an experienced Schedules & Network Manager to lead planning, scheduling and optimisation of franchised services. You’ll work with WYCA, operations, engineering and finance to create timetables, test network changes and improve punctuality and reliability.

Based at our Cleckheaton offices, you will develop cost-effective schedules, monitor driver hours, and ensure data accuracy across systems while supporting franchise bids and

Qualifications

• Experience using bus scheduling software to create timetables and rosters.
• Strong knowledge of UK drivers’ hours and regulatory requirements.
• Analytical approach to complex scheduling information.
• Experience creating cost-effective schedules balancing ops and customers.
• Knowledge of the West Yorkshire bus network.
• Attention to data accuracy.
• Ability to explain scheduling clearly.
• Experience across commercial, operations, engineering and finance.
• Experience in a unionised environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused, partnering with WYCA.
• Knowledge of HASTUS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective timetables, bus workings, duties and rosters.
• Test, validate and cost proposed network changes with WYCA.
• Review schedules to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Analyse cost and operational implications of schedule changes.
• Monitor driver hours, mileage and peak vehicle needs.
• Develop practical schedules for zero-emission buses.
• Use CitySwift data to support punctuality improvements.
• Prepare schedule data in the company mileage system.
• Support publication of schedules and ticket-machine data.
• Maintain timetable information across systems.
• Provide scheduling expertise for franchise bids and mobilisation.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure practicality and compliance.

Skills

Bus scheduling software

Drivers' hours

Analytical thinking

Cost-efficient schedules

West Yorkshire knowledge

Data accuracy

Stakeholder comms

Tools

CitySwift

HASTUS

Job description

Help Shape the Bus Network Across West Yorkshire

As we continue building Go West Yorkshire, we’re looking for an experienced Schedules & Network Manager to lead the planning, scheduling and optimisation of our franchised bus services.

This is an opportunity to join our founding team and play an important role in creating a reliable, efficient and customer-focused network. You’ll work closely with WYCA, operational teams and colleagues across the business to develop workable schedules, improve service delivery and support our contractual commitments.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work closely with our Commercial, Operations, Engineering and Finance teams to:

• Develop cost-effective timetables, bus workings, duties and rosters.
• Work with WYCA Service Planners to test, validate and cost proposed network changes.
• Review schedules and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and service delivery.
• Analyse and clearly present the cost and operational implications of proposed schedule changes.
• Monitor bus and driver hours, mileage and peak vehicle requirements.
• Develop practical and cost-effective schedules for zero-emission buses.
• Use historic bus-tracking data, including CitySwift, to support punctuality improvements.
• Prepare schedule data within the company mileage system.
• Support the accurate and timely publication of schedules and ticket-machine data.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of timetable and schedule information across internal and external systems.
• Provide scheduling expertise for franchise bids, mobilisation activity and wider commercial projects.
• Work with operational colleagues to make sure schedules are practical, compliant and considerate of driver retention.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Considerable experience using bus scheduling software to produce timetables, bus workings, duties and rosters.
• Strong knowledge of UK domestic drivers’ hours and relevant regulatory requirements.
• An analytical and logical approach to complex scheduling information.
• Experience creating cost-effective schedules while balancing operational and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of the West Yorkshire bus network, or a commitment to developing this knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of the importance of accurate data.
• The ability to explain complex scheduling information clearly and simply.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working collaboratively across commercial, operational, engineering and finance teams.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• A customer-focused approach and a commitment to working in partnership with WYCA.
• Knowledge of HASTUS would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential.

This is more than a scheduling role. It’s an opportunity to help build a new bus company from the ground up.

As part of our founding team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the network, influence how services are delivered and contribute directly to a reliable and customer-focused bus operation across West Yorkshire.

You’ll join an organisation that values:

These values underpin everything we do and help us create a workplace where colleagues can thrive and deliver excellent service for our communities.

What You’ll Get in Return

Alongside a salary of £45-50,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A great location initially based at offices in Cleckheaton, with new offices being developed in the local area
• 38 hours per week with a working pattern that supports operational requirements
• Company pension scheme
• Free travel
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Colleague discounts and benefits platform
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your career
• The opportunity to join our founding team and help build a new, customer-focused bus company serving West Yorkshire

Join Our Founding Team

If you’re passionate about bus networks, service reliability and using effective scheduling to improve the customer experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Help shape the future of bus travel in West Yorkshire and develop the schedules