We’re looking for an exceptional Managing Director to take the helm of our Yorkshire OpCo. This is, first and foremost, a leadership role, not leadership in title alone, but the kind of visible, purposeful, values-led leadership that sets the tone for an entire organisation. Thousands of colleagues across Yorkshire will look to you to know what good looks like, and how you show up, how you treat people and how you make decisions will ripple through every depot and every driver cab across the network. This is also one of the most exciting and impactful roles in the UK bus industry: full accountability for a large, complex transport business, with the freedom to shape strategy and culture locally. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll be the face of Stagecoach in your region, with passengers, colleagues, local government, and the wider community. You’ll set the direction, build the team, grow the business and, above all, make sure every journey we run is safe, reliable, and valued by the people who depend on us. If you’re a bold, values-driven leader who leads from the front, holds yourself to the same standards you expect of others, and understands that culture starts at the top, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing?
* You’ll define and deliver the operating company’s business strategy, aligned to Group objectives. From the annual planning and budgeting cycle to identifying new growth opportunities, you’ll be the driving force behind sustainable commercial performance, growing revenue, managing costs, and delivering strong returns.
* Safety is non-negotiable at Stagecoach. You’ll embed a genuine safety-first culture across the business, maintain full compliance with DVSA regulations and Traffic Commissioner requirements, and ensure our Operator Licence obligations are met without exception. When things go wrong, you’ll lead the response with rigour and transparency.
* Reliable buses. Well-maintained vehicles. Efficient depots. Happy drivers. You’ll oversee all of it, working closely with your Engineering and Operations teams to deliver a network that passengers can count on and continuously looking for ways to do it better.
* From how our buses look to how our drivers interact with passengers, you’ll champion a culture where every customer touchpoint matters.
* Culture doesn’t come from a values poster on a wall, it comes from the top. Your senior leadership team will look to you to set the vision, model the values and create the conditions for everyone to thrive. You’ll be a visible, present leader who knows their people, holds themselves to the highest standards and is as recognisable on the depot floor as in the boardroom. You’ll own workforce planning, colleague engagement, trade union relationships and succession, building a diverse, high-performing organisation that people are proud to be part of.
* As MD, you’ll be Stagecoach’s most senior local voice. You’ll build strong relationships with Local Transport Authorities, combined authorities, local government, and community groups, influencing transport policy, securing, and growing contracted services, and making sure Stagecoach is a valued and trusted part of the communities we serve across Yorkshire.
What we’re looking for?
* Significant senior leadership experience at director level or above, ideally within passenger transport, logistics or a similarly complex, regulated operating environment.
* A strong track record of running large, multi-site operations with full accountability for safety, financial performance, people, and customer outcomes.
* Proven commercial acumen, you’re comfortable owning a P&L, setting budgets, managing costs and identifying growth opportunities.
* Experience of building and sustaining relationships with public sector bodies, local government, and transport authorities.
* An understanding of the UK bus regulatory framework, Traffic Commissioner requirements, DVSA standards and Operator Licence obligations.
* An outstanding leader and role model who leads from the front, visible, consistent and present at every level of the organisation, from the boardroom to the depot floor. You hold yourself to the same standards you expect of others and understand that your behaviours set the ceiling for what’s acceptable across the entire business.
* A proven track record of building high-performing senior leadership teams, developing talent, embedding cultural change and creating the succession depth that gives a business real resilience.
* Experience of leading through change and embedding cultural transformation in complex organisations, taking people with you rather than simply managing the process.
* A collaborative approach to working with trade unions and employee representatives, fostering stability and positive industrial relations.
* A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and colleague wellbeing, creating workplaces where everyone can do their best work.
Our working environment
Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across our depots & offices, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.
Ready to lead Stagecoach Yorkshire?
Click apply to start your Stagecoach journey. We can’t wait to welcome you on board!
Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.
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