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Schedules Manager
United Kingdom
Full Time
4 weeks ago
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Key skills
Leadership
Budgeting
Communication
Negotiation
About this role
Role Overview
Oversee the scheduling function within the organisation's core businesses.
Ensure the delivery of efficient, compliant, and cost-effective duty and roster schedules.
Manage a team of Senior Schedulers and Schedulers.
Drive performance, innovation, and alignment with operational and strategic goals.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Network Planning, Operations, and HR to align schedules with strategic goals.
Lead the development and optimisation of driver duties and rosters.
Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Service Change Checkpoints.
Contribute to crisis and contingency planning, ensuring scheduling flexibility and responsiveness to service disruptions.
Drive continuous improvement in scheduling practices and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Strong leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing scheduling teams.
High level of numeracy and data literacy, with experience in workforce planning and optimisation.
Proficiency in scheduling systems (e.g. Optibus) and understanding of scheduling principles and constraints.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including trade union negotiation.
Commercial awareness and experience contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and tender processes.
Knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks related to driver hours and scheduling compliance.
Experience in managing scheduling for electric vehicle (EV) fleets is desirable.
Geographical knowledge of the areas of operation and responsibility is preferred.
Benefits
Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you!
Cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice.
24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets
Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
Free bus pass
Cycle to work scheme
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
Flexible working
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