Job Description

Vacancy Type

Full Time / Permanent

Application Deadline

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Location

London

Key information

Are you a master of bus scheduling with advanced HASTUS expertise and a passion for data-driven service design? Go-Ahead is seeking a Senior Bus Scheduler to play a pivotal role in shaping our public transport networks across the UK. This is your chance to influence strategic growth, support tendering success, and ensure our services remain efficient, reliable, and customer-focused.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the scheduling and rostering of public transport networks using HASTUS, aligned with the Go-Ahead Way Analyse operational data to improve service efficiency and reliability Optimise route and timetable design to enhance patronage and operational performance Prepare network planning and scheduling documentation for tender submissions Apply advanced HASTUS functions to solve complex scheduling challenges Stay current with HASTUS updates, modules, and best practices Collaborate with internal stakeholders and client representatives to align service planning with operational realities

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 3 years hands on HASTUS scheduling, or in another computerised scheduling solution such as the Omni Suite or Austrics. HASTUS experience is highly preferred. Skilled in data import/export, rule creation, and attribute management within HASTUS Experience with dashboard and data visualisation tools such as Power BI (preferred) Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Effective planning and organisational abilities, with the capacity to meet deadlines under pressure Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced, agile environment Self-motivated with a proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement

About Us

Go-Ahead is a leading international public transport company connecting customers with reliable, punctual and welcoming services, that are accessible to all. We connect billions of customers and their communities on our essential bus and rail services operating in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Singapore and Australia. Our people work in partnership with suppliers, local communities and governments to innovate, invest and always improve our service to customers. With a focus on the future, we are proud to be leading the transition towards a zero-emission fleet with a clear plan to reach net zero by 2045.


Go Ahead's values define who we are. They guide the actions, behaviours and the choices we, and our colleagues, make every day. We promote a devoted customer-first culture backed by our people, our assets and our ability to collaborate as a trusted partner with local communities and authorities. It is the 'Go-Ahead Way' which interlinks our values, our structure and processes, and our way of working. We care for our customers, our communities, our assets, our environment and our people.


Go-Ahead is powered by 27,000 dedicated colleagues across six countries. Each day, they work in their communities to provide millions of public transport journeys that are reliable, safe, accessible, and tailored to local needs. Our team is made up of a diverse range of people, each bringing unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Whether they're driving buses, maintaining trains, managing operations, or serving customers, our colleagues are united by a shared commitment to delivering high-quality services and making a real difference to the lives of our passengers - wherever they are.