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Sites Manager – Bus Operations Salary:£68,213.75 per annumLocation: Northfleet, Southend & Colchester (multi-site role) We’re looking for an experienced Sites Manager to lead bus operations across Northfleet, Southend, and Colchester. This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for safety, service delivery, people, and financial performance across multiple depots. You’ll provide strong, visible leadership, ensuring safe, reliable, and customer-focused bus services while driving continuous improvement and operational performance. What You’ll Be Doing Lead day-to-day operations across multiple depots Take full accountability for Health & Safety and operational compliance Lead and develop large operational teams and work constructively with Trade Unions Manage service delivery, performance, and customer experience Own site-level financial performance, budgets, and cost control Build strong relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives What We’re Looking For Proven experience managing a complex operational or multi-site environment Strong leadership background with experience managing large teams Experience with P&L responsibility and budget control Confident working with Trade Unions and managing serious incidents Customer-focused mindset with experience handling complaints and disputes Strong communicator, resilient, and effective under pressure Why Join Us? Senior leadership role with real operational influence £68,213.75 salary Full time, permanent contract Opportunity to make a