Operations Manager - Ashford

Salary Competitive Operations Manager – Ashford Does the thought of leading our Ashford operation of 140 colleagues and 63 vehicles sound right up your street? How about working in the heart of the South East community to deliver an amazing service to our hugely valued customers every day? Then read on, because this could well be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead, inspire and support our team. Whatever your background, you’ll be passionate about people – motivating and leading your colleagues to deliver a safe, efficient and effective transport service to the incredible Ashford community. Your success in this role will also be a major contributor to our wider South East business. We don’t just want managers to manage run out and KPI – we want inspirational leaders who will drive forward our success with kindness and passion. So, what could you do in our Ashford depot? Working within a dedicated team, the main ‘aim of the game’ is to ensure our services leave the depot on time, with our customer-focussed drivers ready and able to meet our customers’ expectations. To do this you’ll lead, motivate, develop and engage your colleagues, and promote a close and constructive partnership with the engineering, commercial and service delivery teams. The responsibility to respond quickly to any problems will be yours, so you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct and hugely positive impact on our customers and our business. You will be responsible for ensuring you have the right people in the right place at the right time – you will develop your team to ensure competency with great behaviours, so they deliver the high standards of service we expect. Ultimately, the performance of Ashford depot will be in your hands – service, security, safety and standards…so this is an incredible career opportunity. It not all inward facing; we will encourage you to take an active role in developing and enhancing relationships with your local stakeholders such as local councillors and other high – profile bodies. We’d love to have you onboard if: You have good, proven leadership capabilities within a changing environment. Your communication skills are strong to build excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You are a confident self-starter and able to always motivate others. You are an excellent team player and able to support your team and the wider South East management to the wider organisation. Does this sound like you and somewhere you’d like to be? If so, apply through our Stagecoach careers site by Wednesday 31st December 2025 with a CV and cover letter. Or apply by email to [email protected] 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 Ashford Depot Cobs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford Kent TN23 1EL Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.