Bus Network Planning Manager

OverviewJob Title: Bus Network Planning Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Hours: 37.5-hour week

Job Location: Oxfordshire

Job Purpose: Oversee the development of efficient timetables, duties, and rotas that adapt to meet customer needs and stakeholder expectations. Ensure the Planning team provides high-quality data to the Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams to support smooth operations, data analysis, and decision-making.

Benefits

Free travel

Loyalty bonus

Contributory pension

Lifestyle discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

25 days of holiday, plus 8 days allowance (pro-rata)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Head of Commercial to develop proposals for the ongoing evolution of bus networks, ensuring services align with the needs of customers, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Compile timetables that meet customer demand while supporting business and stakeholder goals.

Identify and implement schedule efficiency improvements in collaboration with local Operations teams and review service performance using tools like PowerBI and CitySwift.

Manage the Commercial Officer/Coordinator roles, ensuring high standards and maintaining a Continuous Professional Development plan for their technical and soft skill growth.

Assist the Commercial and Finance teams in responding to requests for information on audits, BSIP schemes, and reporting.

Collaborate with the Publicity and Data and Ticketing teams to share timetables and ensure BODS compliance and high-quality customer information.

Prepare and submit Traffic Commissioner informational letters as requested by operational management.

Skills and Experience

Experience leading network planning and schedule changes, including consultation with Operations and Union colleagues.

Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Omnibus, Hastus, Trapeze).

Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent).

Valid car licence.

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