Commercial Director - Arriva London

Arriva

Finsbury Park, , UK
Commercial strategy development
Contract tendering and renewal
Stakeholder relationship management
Lead the commercial strategy for Arriva London to secure, retain and maximise route contracts with Transport for London, ensuring the business maintains a strong and sustainable pipeline of work

Job Summary

  • Lead the commercial strategy for Arriva London to secure, retain and maximise route contracts with Transport for London, ensuring the business maintains a strong and sustainable pipeline of work.
  • As a member of the Arriva London Senior Leadership Team, the role shapes commercial direction, oversees scheduling and iBus performance, and ensures the organisation is positioned to deliver operational excellence and commercial growth.
  • The role requires the development and maintenance of strong, constructive relationships with Unite the Union to support effective partnership working, including consultation, negotiation and the management of complex industrial relations matters.

Matching Summary

Lead the commercial strategy for Arriva London to secure, retain and maximise route contracts with Transport for London, ensuring the business maintains a strong and sustainable pipeline of work.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial strategy development
  • Contract tendering and renewal
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Operational performance oversight
  • Industrial relations management
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Scheduling systems expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Health and safety leadership
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion promotion

Key Requirements

  • Senior commercial leadership experience
  • Experience in regulated environments
  • Proven contract securing and retention
  • Executive or board level experience
  • Industrial relations expertise
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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