Commercial Director - Arriva London

Arriva Group

London, United Kingdom
Lead commercial strategy for bus routes
Secure and retain transport for london contracts
Manage complex industrial relations with unite union
This role leads the commercial strategy to secure and maximize route contracts with Transport for London while maintaining a sustainable pipeline

Job Summary

  • This role leads the commercial strategy to secure and maximize route contracts with Transport for London while maintaining a sustainable pipeline.
  • The incumbent will oversee scheduling, iBus performance, and statutory director responsibilities as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Success requires managing complex industrial relations with Unite the Union and driving operational excellence through data-driven decision making.

Matching Summary

This role leads the commercial strategy to secure and maximize route contracts with Transport for London while maintaining a sustainable pipeline.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead commercial strategy for bus routes
  • Secure and retain Transport for London contracts
  • Manage complex industrial relations with Unite Union
  • Oversee scheduling systems like Optibus
  • Drive Quality Incentive Contract performance

Nice-to-have

  • Foster culture of continuous improvement
  • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Demonstrate visible leadership in safety standards
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Senior commercial leader experience
  • Proven track record securing major tenders
  • Experience at executive or board level
  • Strong industrial relations management capability
  • Strategic decision-making at board level

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