Job Description

Salary

Competitive

Commercial Assistant

Stagecoach South

At Stagecoach South, we help millions of people travel across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex every year. As our network continues to evolve and adapt to changing customer needs, we're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant to join our Commercial Team and help shape the services our communities rely on every day.

This new role will be based at our Chichester Head Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, a passion for public transport and a keen interest in how bus networks are planned, developed and improved.

What you'll be doing

As part of our Commercial Team, you'll play a key role in helping us monitor, develop and improve our bus network across the South. Working with a variety of data, systems and colleagues from across the business, you'll support the delivery of reliable, efficient and customer-focused services.

You'll be involved in:

• Analysing passenger, revenue and performance data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Reviewing and proof-reading timetables to ensure accuracy before publication.
• Maintaining the journey planning data that powers our customer information systems and helping to update it to reflect roadworks, diversions and service changes.
• Learning and using our Optibus scheduling platform to gain experience in the creation of efficient and practical vehicle and driver schedules.
• Working with local schools and colleges on ticket sales, pricing, and payment arrangements for one-off school trips.
• Supporting service planning projects and helping ensure our network meets the needs of customers and communities across the region.
• Working closely with colleagues across Commercial, Operations, Marketing and Engineering teams to support service changes and operational improvements.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Is comfortable working with data and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys solving problems and working as part of a team.
• Has an interest in transport, logistics, planning or public transport operations.

Why join Stagecoach South?

You'll be joining a friendly and experienced team that plays a vital role in shaping our bus network and supporting the communities we serve. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career within one of the UK's leading public transport operators.

Based in the historic city of Chichester, our Head Office provides a collaborative working environment where you'll learn from experienced colleagues and develop specialist skills in transport planning, scheduling and commercial analysis.

Whether you're looking to start your career or take your next professional step, we'll provide the support and training needed to help you succeed.

How to apply

Please submit:

• A current CV (PDF format, maximum two pages).
• A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and why you would like to join Stagecoach South (PDF format, maximum two pages).

Applications should be submitted via Workday.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach South Head Office The Bus Station, Southgate Chichester PO19 8DG