Strategic Bus Network Planner – Shape Local Transport

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local government organisation in the UK is seeking a Network Delivery Planner to shape the future of bus travel. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and delivery of an effective bus network, manage significant budgets, and collaborate with partners. You are expected to bring experience in transport service planning and an analytical mindset, playing a pivotal role in enhancing local public transport. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in bus/transport service planning.
• Strong analytical mindset with data reporting skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an effective bus network.
• Manage contracts and performance.
• Oversee budgets of £3–5m.
• Drive improvements to timetables and routes.
• Collaborate with operators, stakeholders, and the public.

Skills

Experience in bus/transport service planning

Analytical mindset & data reporting skills

Ability to influence & negotiate with partners

Resilience in high-pressure environments

Key role in improving local public transport

Job description

A progressive local government organisation in the UK is seeking a Network Delivery Planner to shape the future of bus travel. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and delivery of an effective bus network, manage significant budgets, and collaborate with partners. You are expected to bring experience in transport service planning and an analytical mindset, playing a pivotal role in enhancing local public transport. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community transport solutions.