WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead

Virgin Trains; London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Trains is seeking a WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead to join their exciting team in London. This role requires expertise in demand modeling and revenue analysis to support high-speed rail initiatives. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping forecasting models and must be proficient in data analysis and industry principles, ensuring a rigorous approach to forecasting and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand and revenue modelling.
• Understanding of the rail industry principles.
• Proven ability in data analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and running demand and revenue models.
• Analyzing historical data to influence future demand.
• Documenting assumptions used in models.

Skills

Data analysis

Future demand forecasting

Revenue forecasting

Spreadsheet modelling

Job description

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WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead, London

Client:

Virgin Trains

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

WCPD Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead

Salary: circa £62,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Close Date: 10-Oct-

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Full or Part Time: Full Time

West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) is working with the Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd to design, develop, and implement the new high-speed services on HS2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the WCPD CX & Commercial team as our Demand & Revenue Forecasting Lead.

The purpose of the job

Demand and revenue forecasting are crucial for understanding the impacts of initiatives across several products within the WCPD Accepted Programme, including:

• Strategic Market Report: Understanding the future market for high-speed operations
• Fares Options Analysis: Developing fares structure and regulation
• Train Service Specification: Developing the timetable for high-speed and conventional services
• Stations: Developing the customer experience at stations
• SOBF: Providing baseline forecasts for high-speed and conventional services

The role involves providing technical and intellectual support across these products, ensuring rigor and consistency in approach and assumptions.

Key responsibilities:

Revenue Modelling:

• Developing and running demand and revenue models
• Understanding industry principles in rail demand modelling
• Challenging industry principles with bespoke techniques
• Producing tailored forecasting models
• Ensuring best practices in spreadsheet modelling
• Documenting assumptions used in models

Data analysis:

• Using historical data to analyze passenger demand patterns
• Analyzing rail industry data to forecast future demand

Economic forecasts:

• Keeping updated with economic factors influencing rail demand

The role is based in London (Euston Road) with some travel required. The expected minimum in-office presence is 3 days per week. Salary is circa £62,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with generous benefits.