Long-Term Planning Manager

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Avanti West Coast Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Posted 24 November 2025

Salary Competitive

LocationBirmingham

Job type Internal Secondment

Reference036914

Job FunctionHeadquarters

We're looking for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic Long-Term Planning Manager to help design the high-performing timetables that keep our customers moving and our operations running smoothly.

What You will Do

You will help develop long-term timetable plans that put customers first, boost performance and make the best use of our resources. By working closely with the Timetable Development Manager and Strategic Timetable Development Diagrammer, you will liaise with Operations, Resources and key industry partners to create efficient, reliable schedules and diagrams, ensuring they meet all commercial and operational requirements, and challenge existing processes to drive smarter, value-for-money outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to timetable bids that meet AWC's commercial, performance and strategic goals.
  • Support future timetable change projects and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with Operations and Resource teams to enhance long-term traincrew and fleet diagrams.
  • Participate in the Timetable Planning Rules process, reviewing updates and identifying impacts on future AWC timetables.

What You will Bring

You'll have a strong understanding of the AWC timetable, our operations and network, along with insight into how timetables affect resources, costs and maintenance.

Accuracy and attention to detail come naturally to you, especially in repetitive or precision-focused work.

You'll also have experience in train planning whether through traincrew or stock resourcing combined with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, reliable outputs.

Apply now to be our next Long-Term Planning Manager and leave your mark on the future of travel.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

Our Avanti West Coast Values

Passionate- We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.

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