Job Description

Location: Flexible / UK-wide (travel required)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Salary - £36,000 - 46,000 DOE The roleWe’re looking for a Network Development Planner to support our UK Bus Franchising Bid Team in designing efficient, compliant and cost-effective bus networks.Working closely with the Network Development Lead, you’ll produce timetables, driver duties and rosters, analyse cost and performance impacts, and support high-profile franchising bids that shape future services across the UK. Location & travelYour base location will be agreed with you. Being near a larger Arriva site (e.g. Thurmaston, Luton, Aintree or Lacon) is helpful but not essential. Travel will be required and may involve working in different regions for several months at a time. Key responsibilities

• Design compliant timetables and bus workings
• Produce efficient driver duties and rosters within regulatory and agreement requirements
• Maintain accurate scheduling data and produce required outputs (e.g. TransXChange, hours & miles)
• Assess driver and vehicle cost impacts of timetable changes
• Review schedules to improve punctuality and profitability
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, Local Transport Authorities and consultants
• Deputize for the Network Development Lead when required

About you

• Experience in transport planning and resource scheduling
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels
• Resilient, organized and able to meet challenging deadlines

Desirable:
Experience using Optibus or similar scheduling systems. Interested?If this sounds like the right next step for you, apply now and help shape the future of bus networks across the UK.