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Senior HR Business Partner - North East & Yorkshire page is loaded Senior HR Business Partner - North East & Yorkshirelocations: Wakefield Bus Depot: Durham Bus Depot: Stockton Engineering Depot: Darlingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR031060 Senior HR Business Partner - North East & Yorkshire Location: Regional (North East & Yorkshire) Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits Join us as a Senior HR Business Partner and play a pivotal role in driving the people agenda. We're looking for a credible, experienced and commercially minded Senior HR Business Partner to join our HR team. This is a critical role supporting our North East & Yorkshire business - an area with high operational demands and a fast-changing landscape. The postholder will be central to shaping and delivering an effective people strategy aligned to our UK Bus Medium Term Plan (MTP). About the role Reporting to the HR Director - Regions , you'll act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing strategic and operational HR leadership to drive performance, engagement, and change.You'll deputise for the HR Director when required and act as a key escalation point for the wider Operations team. Working collaboratively with colleagues across HR, Operations and our Trade Union partners, you'll deliver meaningful HR solutions that support both our people and our business objectives.This is a truly influential role for someone passionate about building capability, leading change, and creating a culture where our people can thrive. Key responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to deliver the people plan and provide a best-in-class HR service Drive and influence the strategic business planning process through effective HR solutions. Lead HR workstreams for major business change initiatives, ensuring smooth and effective implementation. Build strong relationships with Trade Union representatives, promoting a culture of partnership and collaboration. Coach, advise and support senior management, HRBPs and ER Partners to ensure consistency and mitigate risk. Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives to drive performance and retention. Champion talent management, succession planning and learning initiatives to build organisational capability. Promote the use of self-service through the HR Hub, empowering managers and colleagues with accessible guidance and tools. Deputise for the Operations HR Director as required, providing leadership and direction across the wider HR team. About you You'll be an experienced and resilient HR professional with strong generalist experience and the confidence to influence and challenge at a senior level. You'll have a proven track record of delivering people strategies in complex, unionised environments, with the ability to balance commercial priorities and employee advocacy. You'll also bring: Strong knowledge of HR management, processes and systems at both a tactical and strategic level. Experience of managing industrial and employee relations in a highly unionised environment. A sound understanding of business change management with demonstrable experience delivering transformation. Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Ideally CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience) and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems. At Arriva, we're proud to connect communities and make a real difference to people's lives every day. You'll join a supportive, inclusive environment where your expertise will have tangible impact. We're committed to developing our people, and you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of HR across a key region of our business. (blob:)0:00 / 3:05

Commerical Property Director page is loaded Commerical Property Directorlocations: Wakefield Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR031067 Main Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership to the capital programme and ensure it is managed and controlled effectively to achieve its intended benefits and that it is delivered within budget. Report and advise on associated progress, risks and issues at strategic leadership level. Drive Strategic and operational improvements in estates and asset management. Provide strategic and operational advise, guidance and support to the UK Bus Executive and Senior Leadership team in translating UK Bus' strategic objectives related to capital investment in property and building related activities into coherent iniyiatives that will deliver their intended outcomes for the business. Develop and deliver the agreed approach to surplus assets. Develop and maintain good working relationships with UK Bus leadership teams, regional teams, depot managers and central office teams. Line Management of direct reports and overall management of the Property Team. Monitor the performance of preferred suppliers on a local & national basis with the introduction of benchmark/competition to ensure 'best value' is achieved on behalf of UK Bus. Essential Postholder Requirements Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and establish credibility to represent UK Bus and enhance its reputation and form positive relationships with external partners and elected members. Ability to work proactively with fully delegated authority to use principles and seasoned judgement to deal with complex issues without referral. Ability to recognise where change is needed, to embrace and create an enthusiasm for change and to work effectively with other to decelop creative, innovative and customer-focused solutions. Ability to maintain a customer-focused approach, building working partnerships with others to foster effective joint working, based on collaboration and cooperation to deliver "joined up" services or programmes. proven people management skills with the ability to inspire and provide direcion and support promoting a "can do" atitude and an environment of creativity and innovation. Ability to delegate responsibility and procide constructive feedback and coaching to individuals in roles where these is a high degree of discretion in decision making. Able to accomodate UK based travel and overnight stays. Clean UK Driving Licence. Person Sepcification Demonstrate the Arriva Values, resilience and consistently positive atitude in a challenging and complex environment. Strong commitment to promoting a safety-first culture within the organisation Proactive and innovative approach to identifying and addressing potential risks A proven track record of leading and delivering change Experience of multi-site, multi-functional and multi-level working Background in Manufacturing, Engineering or Service industry, working in a HSER, Engineering, Operations or Operational (Lean) Excellence Leadership capacity. Capable of self-starting and constructively spotlighting genuine practical opportunities for safety, environmental, performance and cost optimisation within a multi-site large organisation. Experience of working in partnetship with Trade Union representatices in a Unionised environment. (blob:)0:00 / 3:05

Driver Manager page is loaded Driver Managerlocations: Gillingham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR030942Become a Driver Manager at Arriva Gillingham!We're looking for a Driver Manager who's not just about keeping buses running on time-but inspiring the people who drive them and shaping the future of public transport in your community. What You'll Be Steering: Lead from the front - manage daily depot operations and make sure our services run smoothly and efficiently Empower your team - motivate, develop and support a team of drivers, creating a workplace that thrives on respect and inclusion Own the journey - tackle performance, safety, customer service, and compliance with energy and focus Make an impact - drive continuous improvement, handle challenges with confidence, and help shape Arriva's long-term success What You'll Bring: A solid track record managing operational teams (bonus points for transport or logistics experience) Strong leadership with a passion for people and performance Skilled in managing budgets, resolving issues, and delivering exceptional service Experienced in working with Trade Unions and handling sensitive operational issues Eligible (or already qualified) as a Transport Manager (O-Licence) holder Real career growth with training, support, and development opportunities A people-first culture that celebrates teamwork and inclusion A competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your impact (blob:)0:00 / 3:05

Driver Manager page is loaded Driver Managerlocations: Hemel Hempstead Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR031121 Driver Manager - Hemel Hempstead Drive Change. Lead People. Make a Difference.Become a Driver Manager at Arriva Hemel Hempstead Arriva Hemel is calling your name!We're looking for a Driver Manager who's not just about keeping buses running on time-but inspiring the people who drive them and shaping the future of public transport in your community. What You'll Be Steering: Lead from the front - manage daily depot operations and make sure our services run smoothly and efficiently Empower your team - motivate, develop and support a team of drivers, creating a workplace that thrives on respect and inclusion Own the journey - tackle performance, safety, customer service, and compliance with energy and focus Make an impact - drive continuous improvement, handle challenges with confidence, and help shape Arriva's long-term success What You'll Bring: A solid track record managing operational teams (bonus points for transport or logistics experience) Strong leadership with a passion for people and performance Skilled in managing budgets, resolving issues, and delivering exceptional service Experienced in working with Trade Unions and handling sensitive operational issues Eligible (or already qualified) as a Transport Manager (O-Licence) holder Real career growth with training, support, and development opportunities A people-first culture that celebrates teamwork and inclusion A competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your impact This is more than a job. It's your chance to lead a team that keeps Hemel moving. (blob:)0:00 / 3:05