Job Overview
Stagecoach South East is recruiting a Network Planning Manager for a 1‑year fixed contract. Salary £35,000–£40,000, based at Canterbury Bus Station with travel across the company’s operating area.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and report route financial performance, driving profitability improvement at route level.
* Plan improvements to punctuality through technology and feedback from frontline staff.
* Identify local network growth initiatives through analysis, present business cases, and support implementation.
* Maximise optimal deployment of vehicle fleet and staff resources.
* Engage regularly with local teams on route, frequency and traffic‑disruption matters.
Essential Requirements
* Strong analytical thinker.
* Pro‑active, collaborative, positive, can‑do attitude.
* Quickly and positively reacting to changing priorities.
* Proven knowledge and experience in public transport.
* Structured, organized, able to think ahead and plan accordingly.
* Ability to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Desired Requirements
* Experience with the Optibus platform.
* Knowledge of Ashford, Hastings and Eastbourne areas.
* One or more years of bus scheduling experience.
Benefits
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Discount scheme for selected high‑street brands and supermarkets.
* Free bus travel for you, one companion and one child.
Contact
For an informal chat, contact Katherine Jones (Commercial Director, Stagecoach South East) at katherine.jones@stagecoachbus.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stagecoach welcomes applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.
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