Aston Business School Location: Stagecoach Services Ltd, 20 Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SW Salary: £37,000 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months) Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 15 September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 0645-25 Release Date: Thursday 14 August 2025 This KTP will develop a Performance Value System (PVS) for the decarbonised bus Depot of the Future (DOTF) to operate an all-electric fleet. The Stockton depot will act as a pilot study allowing the PVS to be subsequently rolled out to other depots. The purpose of the PVS will be to capture, influence, review and operationalise changed behaviours of employees, passengers, and stakeholders in Stagecoach's organisational systems via the use of smart technologies and real-time data commensurate to the decarbonised DOTF requirements. This will provide a platform for workflow innovation and optimise automation of workflows and processes towards sustainable working practices. This KTP's innovation lies in: Seamless integration of digital data from operational processes, workforce behaviours and wider stakeholders. Creating a systemic approach to managing depot transitions across the company. Developing a replicable performance value system (PVS) for measuring and sustaining low carbon operations. Candidate Profile : Qualified to master's level, ideally with a first degree in either engineering, technology, IT or data analysis followed by a master's degree focused on business / service / human resource / operations management / organisational behaviour / low carbon principles and or sustainability. Skills/ experience required include: Essential for the role: 1-2 years' experience working in service and/or transportation settings with some hands-on experience of technologies such as smart/digital human resource management systems, performance management systems, and digital dashboards. Knowledge of modern human resource management practices. Knowledge of low carbon management practices. Knowledge of statistical software and simulation packages e.g. SPSS, R, AnyLogic, Power BI. Hands on experience with digital systems, programmable logic controllers, digital platforms (e.g. Amazon Web Services (AWS)). and technologies to develop digital dashboards. Desirable for the role: Use of management tools such as Soft Systems Methodologies and Value Stream Mapping, Quality Function Deployment (QFD). Knowledge of theoretical frameworks for implementation of good decarbonisation and sustainability practices Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team in a large company Excellent communication and management skills. Main responsibilities: To develop and monitor appropriate KPIs include overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of vehicles, overall personal effectiveness (OPE) of staff. To inspire and enthuse staff through clear, regular communications on project benefits to bring them on the project journey and engage them in change. To review data maturity, identify data collection points and specify integrated digital dashboards to improve operational processes and data visibility across multiple work areas. To highlight systemic success factors for changing performance management from traditional to decarbonised values. Personal attributes: Strong interpersonal skills to successfully work with various stakeholders. Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a cross-disciplinary project team. Leadership qualities, maturity, good self-organisation, and time management skills to deliver agreed milestones and objectives. Highly motivated and adaptable. Career focussed. Ability to work independently, as well as part of the team and use initiative. Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches, adopt new technologies and new data processing methods. Additional Benefits and support: Up to £4,000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project Annual leave (25 days p/a) Professional support and mentorship Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing Career prospects: 60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP. This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Stagecoach and Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp The Company: Established in 1980, Stagecoach is one of the largest bus operators in the UK, offering express and local bus services across the country. Over the last 45 years, it has made a significant contribution to access to travel and continues to play an important role in connecting people and places across multiple routes nationwide. Web page: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ Aston University: You will work in a project team with Professor Ben Clegg and Dr Jonathan Crawshaw from Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Stagecoach with the support of the IUK's Knowledge Transfer Adviser. Location: You will be based at Stagecoach, Stockport, but will have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to Aston University and key clients may also be required. Flexible working can be arranged. For informal enquiries about this role please e-mail Professor Ben Clegg b.t.clegg@aston.ac.uk. 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