Operations Director - East Midlands

Stagecoach Group

Lincoln, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; bonus; compyny car, pension
On-site
Bus network performance management
Operational safety management framework
Driver recruitment and retention
Stagecoach Group is seeking an Operations Director for its East Midlands division, responsible for overseeing the bus network's daily operations, safety, and service delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior operations management within the passenger transport sector and possess strong leadership and financial management skills

Job Summary

  • Hold full accountability for the day-to-day running of our bus network, from scheduling and service delivery to depot management and driver workforce.
  • Own the operational safety management framework, ensure full compliance with DVSA requirements and Traffic Commissioner expectations, and drive a genuine safety-first culture.
  • Make sure that operational decisions are made with the customer in mind, whether that’s how quickly we recover from disruption or how reliably we run the services people plan their lives around.

Matching Summary

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Stagecoach Group is seeking an Operations Director for its East Midlands division, responsible for overseeing the bus network's daily operations, safety, and service delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior operations management within the passenger transport sector and possess strong leadership and financial management skills.

Salary

Competitive salary; Bonus; Company car, pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • bus network performance management
  • operational safety management framework
  • driver recruitment and retention
  • continuous improvement across operations
  • stakeholder management with local authorities

Nice-to-have

  • passion for public transport
  • drive to make a real difference
  • authentic engagement with people

Key Requirements

  • significant senior operations management experience
  • strong track record managing complex operations
  • sound knowledge of UK bus regulatory framework
  • experience managing large operational workforces
  • solid financial acumen
  • experience building positive relationships with trade unions

Work Rights

Not specified

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