Bus Director
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- Employer:
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Location:
- Manchester
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary Commensurate with Skills and Experience
- Closing date:
- 28th January 2026 at 9am
- Job Ref:
- GSe126553
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Description
In Greater Manchester we are developing a transport system for the future, connecting people and places to unlock employment, education, leisure and cultural opportunities for residents and businesses, supporting economic growth and enabling us to reach our ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2038. We are investing in sustainable and active travel options that empower communities to rethink their transport decisions, delivering significant investment in our infrastructure, revolutionising how people access public transport across our city region.
We are achieving our promise of improving public transport across our cities and boroughs, and it is the role of our Bus Director to lead the delivery of our current transport plan, overseeing the successful implementation of bus franchising, a cornerstone of our strategy to create a more reliable, affordable and sustainable network. Our first year has been a great success, with a significant increase in passenger numbers and improved operational performance. Now we want to go further. You will be at the forefront of securing the success of bus franchising in Greater Manchester, working collaboration with transport operators to deliver a service that is an exemplar to city regions across the country. We are investing heavily in our fleet, moving to complete electrification by 2030, upgrading our depots and ensuring that access to the bus network is safe for all passengers.
We are looking for someone with the passion, energy and drive to deliver a network that residents can be proud of. As a key member of the leadership team, reporting to the Chief Network Officer, you will work closely with operational colleagues and partners to ensure the effective running of bus services across Greater Manchester. You will shape the vision for bus services within our Bee Network, increasing connectivity across other transport modes and services, including walking and cycling, rail, tram and highways teams. Strong performance management skills are essential, as is the ability to work across a wide range of partners, instilling a continuous improvement culture and ensuring that services are financially sustainable. Bus experience is not essential, however, we are seeking someone who understands passenger transport and most importantly has an absolute focus on delivering a modern bus service that is passenger-centred and which helps unlock the power of our great city region.
Be Part of Something Bigger!
For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact our advising consultant Philip Emms on philip.emms@gatenbysanderson.com
Note, salary details will be discussed during the recruitment process and are dependent on skills and experience. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, free travel within Greater Manchester, Local Government defined pension scheme and flexible working options.
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How to Apply
Please apply by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 4 sides of A4 in length, per document. Please also include your contact details.
- Please ensure your full employment history is outlined in your application including any education or employment gaps.
- Please detail how you meet the essential criteria, competencies and qualification requirements detailed in the role specification.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- You will be asked to complete an Equal Opportunities monitoring form as part of the application process.
- Please let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit your application
- Whilst we embrace the use of AI, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.
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Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Philip Emms
- Telephone:
- 07590 225 472
- Contact:
- Seb Lowe
- Telephone:
- 07464 543 442