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The First Bus Network CoE is responsible for bus service performance and producing the day-to-day operating plan for our fleet across the UK. Data and route performance analysis is key in managing our service profitability and reliability. Our core services include designing bus routes and timetables, creating vehicle and driver duties to ensure operational efficiency and complying with regulatory requirements. Using advanced planning systems, the team also prepare contract and tender bids for First, all with the goal of supporting reliable and customer-focused delivery. Position Summary The Network Planning Manager leads the local delivery of network planning and development, managing Network Planners and providing critical insight, data, and modelling to support long-term strategy, service changes, and franchising readiness. Reporting to the Head of Network, the role holder will collaborate cross-functionally and engages with local stakeholders—including LTAs, depots, and community groups, ensuring network plans are operationally viable, customer-focused, and aligned with business performance, budget, and growth objectives. Key Responsibilities • Intelligent Network Design: Design and optimise bus routes and timetables using planning software, ensuring alignment with customer demand, operational constraints, and commercial targets., • Leading Tactical Service Change Activity: Lead the team of Network Planners on tactical service change delivery, contributing to short and medium-term modifications in response to local authority requests, punctuality issues, or business priorities., • Strategic Network Development: Support the Head of Network with strategic planning activities, providing local insight and data to inform long-term network strategies, growth opportunities, and franchising readiness., • Commercial Planning Alignment: Work closely with the Commercial Director to propose and develop Network plans that aim to deliver against the financial and operational targets of the business., • Financial Modelling and Forecasting: Lead the local modelling and analysis for forecasting, budgeting, and tender submissions, including B2B and supported service contracts., • Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including service registrations, BODS, roadside publicity, and internal governance processes., • Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead on the local elements of cross-functional delivery, working closely with Scheduling Commercial, Operations, Engineering, and external stakeholders to align on timelines, checkpoints, and service changes., • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Actively engage with local stakeholders, including LTAs, community groups, and internal depots, acting as a trusted and responsive partner for the relevant geographic location., • Electric Vehicle Integration: Oversee the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the network, ensuring schedules align with charging and operational requirements., • Operating Rhythm and Team Development: Contribute to a structured operating rhythm, feeding into planning cycles, performance reviews, succession planning, team development and service delivery governance. Skills & Experience • Industry Experience: Proven experience in network planning or transport operations, ideally in a leadership role., • Commercial and Financial Acumen: Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in cost/benefit analysis. The successful candidate is expected to be highly numerate., • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in network planning and timetabling tools (e.g. Prospective, Optibus) is highly desired. Alternatively, an advanced level of IT literacy is a necessity., • Communication and Influence: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills., • Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams., • Local and Operational Knowledge: Geographical knowledge of the areas of operation and responsibility is preferred., • Performance Under Pressure: Ability to work in a high-pressured environment consistently delivering on objectives within timeframe., • Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of regulatory requirements for bus operations (e.g. service registration, BODS)., • Understanding of EV Management: Understanding of electric vehicle operations and their impact on network planning is an advantage., • Public Sector and Partnership Experience: Experience working with or within local authorities or public transport partnerships is desirable. Salary - £43-£50,000 plus up to 15% annual bonus Benefits • Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support, • We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc, • Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass, • Cycle to work scheme, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, • Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares, • Flexible working We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Your new company Hays are currently partnering exclusively with a growing SME business based in the Norwich area. This company is growing several revenue streams and has been consistently growing organically over several years. They are looking to invest in their team to keep them on this growth trajectory, so this is a very exciting time to join the organisation, with a clear path to an FC position in the future. Your new role You will be working in close conjunction with the Finance Director and Finance Manager to support the development of the finance function and be heavily influential in commercial decision-making. Your key responsibilities will include: Budgeting and forecasting for various divisions and revenue streams. Business partnering with management and senior leadership to provide and interpret financial data. Provide insight and analysis into company performance and offer commentary and suggestions for growth opportunities. Financial planning around capital investments, including potential acquisitions, valuations and integrations. Reviewing and enhancing financial controls. Preparing monthly management accounts packs. Year-end financial reporting. Statutory accounts preparation and audit support. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday. There is some flexibility in the exact working pattern, but ideally they would like someone based on-site 4-5 days a week. What you'll ne...

A privately held UK property investment and development business is seeking a Planning Director to lead planning strategy and delivery across a diverse national portfolio. Strategic Leadership: Define and implement planning strategy across the portfolio, identify opportunities to unlock value, and a

Offer expert financial advice to clients on a wide range of areas, including investment strategies, retirement planning, tax efficiency, and estate planning. Ethical and client-first approach to financial planning.

Join our Impact Assessment Team as our DCO Planning Director for NSIPs and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. Acting as Planning Expert Witness at DCO examinations. You will join our Impact Assessment Team, comprising qualified Town Planning and environmental experts and be part

A leading media consultancy firm in London is seeking a Media Planning Lead to oversee a team and ensure best practices are adhered to across campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong media-planning skills and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

A global consultancy firm is seeking a DCO Planning Director to lead NSIP projects and manage consenting processes.

A global professional services network is seeking an Associate Director to enhance client relationships and market presence in London and Sutton. The role demands strong financial planning expertise and the ability to generate new business.

A leading global professional services network is seeking an Associate Director to manage financial planning clients and develop a local market presence. This hybrid role requires strong financial planning experience and the ability to generate new business.

A global professional services network in the UK seeks an Associate Director to manage a portfolio of financial planning clients, develop a presence in the local market, and generate new clients. The ideal candidate will be diploma qualified, ideally a Certified Financial Planner, with strong financ

Directors are also leaders of teams: ensuring smooth running of accounts establishing clear roles managing performance and supporting professional development. Key Skills: Business Development, Marketing, Pricing, Analysis Skills, Research Experience, Project Management, Research & Development, Stra

This role will be supported by our Planning Partner and Managing Partner in Analytical Planning whose responsibility will be to support your personal development and skills development whilst ensuing that the wider planning team also continue to develop their own analytical planning capabilities. VW

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Financial Advisor or Financial Advisor Manager to join their talented team.This role offers the opportunity to provide expert financial advice to high-net-worth clients, ensuring their financial objectives are met through tailored solutions.The

A leading digital agency in Greater London is seeking a motivated Digital Performance Planning Director.

As Planning Director on Entain (6 month FTC), you’ll set the direction for integrated media planning and steer campaigns from ambition to impact. We’re a performance‑driven culture that values experience and empowers new ideas - backed by best‑in‑class planning tools, data analytics and th

The Titan Group provides a broad range of services across the whole wealth value chain – from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Titan Wealth Planning (TWP) is a subsidiary of Titan Wealth. Our focus is providing best-in‑class

Join our Impact Assessment Team as our DCO Planning Director for NSIPs and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the planning team at Ramboll and take ownership of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. Acting as Planning Expert Witness

A leading consumer brand is seeking a Planning Director to transform global planning processes. You will lead a talented team, optimize supply/demand planning, and collaborate across functions to drive efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in supply chain plannin

A local council is seeking a Head of Planning Policy and Strategy to provide strategic oversight of Development Planning. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in development planning, strong leadership skills, and a Chartered Town Planner qualification.

Director at PropSource Consulting | Town Planning | EIA | Infrastructure | Economics | Stakeholder Engagement | Consents. Get notified about new Planning Director jobs in. Senior-Level Town Planning Leadership Opportunity - Central London.

Join us as the Director of Corporate Services (Financial Planning) at Titan Wealth. Titan Wealth Planning (TWP) is a subsidiary of Titan Wealth, focused on best‑in‑class advice on wealth management, employee benefits, and retirement planning. Director of Corporate Services (Financial Planning).

A leading media agency is seeking a Planning Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Greater London. This role involves setting strategic direction for media planning, optimising campaigns across digital, traditional, and emerging channels, and mentoring a high-performing team.

We are looking to recruit a Technical Director/Director with a development transport planning background who should already be embedded within the local and regional market and will have a focus on client facing activities, business growth, market strategy and technical leadership and will play an i

Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inbound Logistics, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP). Implement enabling technologies and evolve planning maturity against best practice. Minimum 10 years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning (Demand, Supply, Inventory) with proven S&OP/IBP leadership.

A global consultancy firm is seeking a DCO Planning Director to lead Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in a hybrid working environment.

The Digital Planning Director will be responsible for 2‑4 markets’ digital planning. Digital Planning Director – PHD (Greater London, United Kingdom). Extensive experience in biddable channel planning within agencies, client teams or ad tech specialists.

Get notified about new Director of Financial Planning jobs in Dorset, England, United Kingdom. As an integral part of our financial planning department, you will be required to business develop and grow new business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are currently a Financial

A leading media agency seeks a Digital Planning Director in Greater London to oversee digital strategies across multiple markets. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in biddable channel planning and be prepared to lead client conversations focused on innovative solutions.

A growth-focused media agency in Greater London seeks a Digital Planning Director responsible for overseeing digital planning across multiple markets. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in biddable channel planning and a passion for the digital media industry.

A leading planning consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Director to lead their team and shape future growth. You will collaborate closely with the visionary founder to strengthen the brand and foster a values-driven culture in the planning sector.

Financial Planning & Analysis Director. Elliptic is a high‑growth SaaS business seeking an energetic, ambitious Interim FP&A Director to lead and elevate our FP&A function. Support and enhance rolling forecasts and scenario planning across base, upside and downside cases.

This individual will leverage their expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to design, configure, and optimize Adaptive Planning solutions. Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and understand their business needs related to financial planning and analysis. Provide guidance on

A premier consultancy firm is seeking a DCO Planning Director for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in Greater London. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of experience, including leadership in environmental planning and technical expertise.

As the Digital Planning Account Director, you will lead strategy, planning and delivery across multiple performance-focused accounts, ensuring campaigns are clear, effective and aligned to growth goals. Lead strategic digital planning and performance marketing activity across a portfolio of high-gro

Cardiff University is recruiting a Director of Financial Planning and Performance, working within the central Finance Team. Work in collaboration with the Strategic Planning team to deliver the Integrated Planning Process long terms financial plans and the corresponding submissions to Medr. Director

Implementational Planning Senior Manager or Associate Director. Maintain and manage multi-market planning documentation, validating inputs and resolving discrepancies. Familiarity with influencer integration, production workflows and asset planning.

A leading global professional services network is seeking a Financial Planner - Associate Director in Milton Keynes to develop client relationships and manage financial planning services. The successful candidate will have strong financial planning expertise, with opportunities for hybrid working an

Your job is to keep raising the bar of planning excellence, owning the pan‑regional planning responses for launches and tactical campaigns, while working fluidly with local markets and the scaled activation team to deliver networked intelligence and decisions. A valued member of iProspect Global,

The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implem

The Digital Planning Director will be responsible for 2-4 markets’ digital planning. Extensive experience in biddable channel planning within agencies, client teams or ad tech specialists. Founded in London in 1990, we were the first media agency to offer strategic and creative planning at a time

Regional Financial Planning Director - South of England. I am looking for an exceptional, high performing Financial Planning Director to lead one of our key UK regions, driving both strategic direction and day‑to‑day excellence. Excellent organisational skills and deep understanding of Lifestyle

A leading media agency in Greater London is seeking a Digital Planning Account Director to lead strategy and planning for high-growth clients. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in digital planning and performance marketing.

You'll get involved with a broad range of private client tax work including succession planning, the use of trusts and family investment companies, advice regarding residence and the new FIG regime. The position would suit an existing Director seeking a new challenge in a friendly, sociable and supp

Expert financial modelling and scenario planning skills. Elliptic is a high‑growth SaaS business seeking an energetic, ambitious interim FP&A Director to lead and elevate our FP&A function. Support and enhance rolling forecasts and scenario planning across base, upside and downside cases.

Join our Impact Assessment Team as our DCO Planning Director for NSIPs and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the planning team at Ramboll and take ownership of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. Acting as Planning Expert Witness

A financial services consultancy is seeking a Regional Financial Planning Director to oversee strategy and operations in the South of England.

Are you a motivated, curious and outcome focused Digital Performance Planning Director looking for the next step? Are you able to combine multiple strands of digital work into a compelling and engaging narrative across the full campaign lifecycle, from digital strategy to reporting? Are you innately

A global technology services firm is seeking a Director of Tax to oversee compliance, strategic planning, and execution of tax strategies across Europe.