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Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe. We employ around 35,000 people and deliver more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, connecting people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably. With strong roots dating back to 1938, Arriva has an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda. In 2024, the business was acquired by I Squared Capital, a global infrastructure investment fund manager, supporting Arriva's next phase of development. We are looking for a Concessions Development Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This is a key role within Arriva's concessionary travel activity, focused on maximising revenue from UK Bus concessionary schemes through detailed performance analysis and review of scheme parameters. Working closely with operating companies, Regional Managing Directors and the Head of Concessions Development, you will provide clear commercial insight to support negotiations with local authorities and national bodies. You will also help shape and improve strategies, methodologies, forecasting and reporting to ensure Arriva is fairly reimbursed and well positioned for sustainable growth.
Job Responsibility:
Analyse performance of proposed and existing concessionary schemes, producing alternative reimbursement parameters to ensure Arriva is not financially disadvantaged
Produce detailed financial workings and summaries to support effective concessionary negotiations
Review and critique annual DfT concessionary reimbursement guidance and toolkits
Take active role in concessionary scheme negotiations
Monitor reimbursement and patronage performance across concessionary schemes
Review scheme assumptions year-on-year
Support definition and agreement of revenue targets for National Concessionary Travel Schemes
Deputise for Head of Pricing & Concessions as required on concessionary matters
Support development and continuous improvement of reimbursement techniques, methodologies and best practice
Build and maintain forecasting models to improve accuracy of concession reporting