Total 22 job vacancies by National Express

Following internal promotion, the role of Head of Corporate Accounting has arisen working hybrid from our Head Office in Birmingham. The role sits within the Group Finance team and has two direct reports: Corporate Accounting Manager and Finance Business Partner – IT. The Head of Corporate Accounting is one of three direct reports to the Head of Group Accounting & Reporting.

The role has four broad requirements:

• Overseeing the accounting for the PLC statutory entity, including a thorough understanding and robust management of the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow;
• Controlling central costs, including business partnering the Group Executive and other senior management with regard to their cost centres. This also involves budgeting and forecasting central costs, managing risks and opportunities and presenting information to the Group CFO and Deputy CFO as required; and
• Responsibility for treasury accounting and supporting the Group Treasurer and their team on varied and complex treasury matters including derivatives, refinancing, interest expense and credit rating agencies.
• Oversight of financial reporting and business partnering to the Group and UK IT functions through management of the Finance Business Partner – IT role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to develop in an international listed business environment. We are looking for candidates who are capable of being successors for other senior finance roles within the Group and as such we are recruiting with this in mind, in addition to the requirements for this particular role. For high performers there are significant career development opportunities across the Group.

What you'll do...

• Control of a significant cost base. This includes setting and presenting the budget, monthly reforecasting and monitoring and reporting on the actual costs; ensuring that spend is controlled, risks and opportunities are identified, and that the appropriate level of challenge is applied.
• Through leadership of the team, ensure proactive business partnering on central costs for the following key Group functions: Procurement, Commercial, IT, Safety, HR & Comms, Legal & Co Sec, Internal Audit, Finance.
• Monitor the PLC company’s distributable reserves, ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to maximise the available reserves.
• Controller for the PLC and NEUK entities, including ensuring that the appropriate internal controls are in place and are adhered to. Specifically, this role is required to review, understand and challenge the PLC and NEUK balance sheet and cash flows on a monthly basis.
• Owner of the accounting for the Group’s share-based incentives, including liaison with the Company Secretarial and HR teams.
• Overseeing the Group’s derivatives accounting, including understanding the arrangements we have in place at any given time and the accounting for them. This role will liaise with our outsourced derivatives accounting advisors, as well as having close working relationships with the Group Treasury team.
• A member of the Treasury Committee and a business partner for the Group Treasury team, assisting and advising on treasury matters.
• Supporting the Group Treasury team on refinancing projects as well as ad hoc support with credit ratings agency interactions.
• Working with the Deputy CFO, Head of FP&A and Group Treasury team on cash and net debt management.
• Liaison with the Group’s auditors, particularly with respect to derivatives accounting, share-based payments and the PLC statutory entity.
• Overseeing the production and sign-off of statutory accounts for the UK head office entities in the group structure and also the PLC Company accounts in the Group’s Annual Report.
• Manage and develop a high performing team, including nurturing future successors and supporting them with professional or other training requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc decision-support and insight as directed by the Group CFO and Deputy CFO.

What you'll need...

• Qualified accountant (ACA) essential with experience of working in a large organisation preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience post qualification essential.
• Line management experience desirable.
• Strong IT skills, in particular Excel, Powerpoint and accounting systems experience. Experience of using a ledger accounting system would be a particular advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, with an ability to consistently produce reports that are free of error.
• Able to communicate confidently with senior personnel and to present information in a succinct and professional manner.
• Able to collaborate well with employees across all levels within the organisation.
• Highly efficient and with the energy and tenacity to see work through to completion, in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met at all times.
• Able to cope well with pressure and have the organisational skills to manage a diverse range of tasks.
• A motivation to identify and implement process improvement within the role.

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance programme
• Private online GP service
• Life Assurance

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

Join us on the journey...

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Route Analyst working on a hybrid basis from our Head Office in Birmingham. The purpose of the role is to ensure that there is an optimal balance of revenue and passenger growth on the core network, using advanced analytical skills to produce and implement thorough strategies to improve performance. It requires liaising with members of other teams to ensure that we have a complete understanding prior to making critical commercial decisions.

What you'll do...

• Day-to-day pricing changes, including reviewing upcoming peak services and amending the price when necessary.
• Reviewing changes to our booking trends by flow and service, using this insight to drive yield and passenger growth with pricing.
• Reviewing periods of key events, such as sporting ties or large concerts, and ensuring that we price appropriately.
• Forecasting and quantifying benefit seen from transport disruption and events, ensuring that appropriate marketing support is present when necessary.
• Quantifying impact of network changes, ensuring these are accounted for in reports and that these are taken into account when reviewing pricing.
• Developing pricing strategies for routes and flows, in peak and off-peak periods and by day of week
• Defining when pricing strategies should be reviewed and reassessed..

What you'll need...

• Graduate calibre. A Mathematics/Economics/Statistics degree would be beneficial.
• Microsoft Excel, advanced essential skills include using formulas as well as Pivot tables and charts. Some knowledge of VBA/Macro recording ideal and some base knowledge of data platforms and their benefits.
• Commercial acumen is essential to the role, understanding price matching and competitive pricing.
• Revenue management, the ability to strategize pricing and implement the changes required confidently and accurately.
• Demonstrable experience of statistical analysis desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Report writing.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Google suite - proficient.

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Company pension
• Private online GP service
• Life Assurance
• Access to NX Health Bus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Variety of deals and discounts available through NX online portal

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

Join us on the journey...

We are currently recruiting for a Central Functions Accountant working hybrid, two days a week from our Head Office in Birmingham. This is a fixed term contract for a minimum of 12 months to cover maternity leave with a December/January start date. In this role you will manage all aspects of accounting for the Group’s principal Head Office company, Mobico Group PLC.

What you'll do...

Daily financial responsibilities include dealing with ad hoc cost centre, purchasing and payment queries.

Monthly responsibilities for PLC include closing down the month end ledger, bank and other balance sheet reconciliations, payroll accounting, accruals and prepayments, cash forecasting, cost analysis, upload of month end numbers, in-year forecasting and producing detailed reporting packs and presentations for the Executive team as required.

The role reviews all Purchase Orders during the approval process and ensures the proposed coding in the GL ledger is correct.

Annual responsibilities for PLC include preparation of the annual budget, production of the company statutory accounts, including handling queries from our external auditors, and completion of the company tax pack. The role will work closely alongside colleagues in the Group Finance team to deliver the annual report process.

A key requirement is to have effective working relationships with the cost centre managers and to provide them with quality financial information and analysis as required.

There is also a strong requirement to have the drive to make continual process improvements and to provide a professional standard of analysis to senior management. The role should also ensure appropriate controls are in place for key financial processes and ensure process notes for these are maintained and up to date. The ability to communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues effectively is paramount.

What you'll need...

• Available to start in December/January
• Qualified accountant with some industry experience preferred.
• Previous management accounting/financial accountant experience within a large organisation.
• Proactive, self starting with the ability to hit the ground running.
• Strong IT skills, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and accounting systems experience. Experience of using a ledger accounting system would be a particular advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, with an ability to consistently produce reports that are free of error.
• Able to communicate confidently with senior personnel and to present information in a succinct and professional manner.
• Able to collaborate well with employees across all levels within the organisation.
• Highly efficient and with the energy and tenacity to see work through to completion, in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met at all times.
• Able to cope well with pressure and have the organisational skills to manage a diverse range of tasks.
• A motivation to identify and implement process improvement within the role.

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...

• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance programme
• Private online GP service
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

Join us on the journey..

Enjoy our "Golden Hello" scheme where you will receive a £1,000 bonus after 6 months of working with us.

We are also offering a one-off Tool Allowance worth £250

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join our team at Lucketts Travel, Fareham. The varied role of an Engineer within National Express Transport Solutions, means that as well as completing traditional mechanic based activities, you'll also be able to apply your expertise in a whole host of different areas on our vehicles...not just engines.

Join our team today as we have fantastic opportunities for PCV or HGV fitters/technicians/mechanics, based in Fareham.

What you'll do...

• Diagnose defects and effect repairs to engine, gearbox, chassis, axles, steering and brakes.
• Fault diagnose, using specialist equipment relevant to vehicles in your garage.
• Repair vehicles to Company and Statutory standards
• Prepare vehicles for Annual test (MOT)
• Service vehicles in accordance with Company and vehicle manufacturing specifications and to Company and Statutory standards
• Repair defects and identify with vehicle types relevant to your garage or place of work
• Maintain documentation as per documented quality procedures

What you will need...

As a successful candidate, you will ideally have experience as a PCV or HGV fitter/technician/mechanic and be able to evidence a NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

We offer a wide range of benefits such as...

• "Golden Hello" scheme where you will receive a £1,000 bonus after 6 months of working with us
• One off Tool Allowance of £250
• Overtime and On Call rates available
• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Clear and achievable career progression
• Company pension
• Private online GP service
• Life assurance
• Variety of retail deals and discounts including days out, cinema and mobile
• Employee Assistance Programme

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

We have a fantastic Full time opportunity for a Customer Service Advisor to join our team at Stratford.

This full time role will be working onsite at Stratford [which is a road side operation] between the hours 02:00 am to 18:30 pm.

As a Customer Service Advisor you will use your customer service experience to deliver exceptional service to our customers in line with the vision and values of National Express.

With knowledge gained about our services and using your own initiative, the ideal candidate will be answering customer queries, guiding them to their location and ensuring our high standards of health and safety are continually met.

Presenting a positive, professional attitude you will provide assistance to all customers and work collaboratively with colleagues throughout the business acting as a role model and brand ambassador at all times.

Working in a fast paced coach station will involve standing and/or sitting for long periods of time while you meet our customers at the beginning or end of their journey.

Successful applications will be invited to attend an onsite assessment on Tuesday 28th November.

What you'll do...

• To consistently deliver an excellent standard of customer service providing support and assistance to customers, colleagues and driver teams, including [where applicable] accurately communicating information on service updates and disruption.
• Be fully competent in the use of the relevant ticketing and operational systems, processes and procedures necessary to fulfil the role adhering to the Financial and Cash Policy
• Assist in the training and development of peers and promote Department of Heath rules to maintain a safe working environment
• Promote a cohesive, empowered and engaged working environment
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department

What you'll need...

• English language skills
• Experience of front-line customer service in a fast paced environment
• Positive attitude to customer service and personal development
• Ability to work in a team or independently on your own initiative
• Good levels of health, stamina and fitness will be required as the environment is fast paced and work will involve standing and/or sitting for long periods of time
• The ability to work shift patterns including weekends and bank

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment…

• 22 paid days annual leave [Pro Rata]
• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• A free smart comfortable uniform
• A company pension
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
• Private online GP service
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Endless opportunities for progression within the business

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

National Express Transport Solutions have an exciting new opportunity to join our team in Leicester as a Vehicle Technician.

As a Vehicle Technician you will assist in the effective repair, servicing, diagnosis and inspection of our PCV vehicles. With a desire for continuous improvement you will work along side other technicians , to carry out fleet maintenance, to ensure our vehicles are roadworthy, safe and reliable.

This role requires a flexible approach to hours of work, working any 5 days from 7.

What you’ll do …

• Undertake mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs, and where required, carry out vehicle road tests on completion of repairs
• Diagnose and investigate faults on vehicles, where required using specialist diagnostic equipment, to carry out effective, appropriate, sustainable repairs
• Inspect vehicles to company standards and identify, accurately record and rectify defects as appropriate
• Ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained in line with company standards, progressing any modifications, technical instructions or urgent safety checks as required
• Deliver ‘on the job’ coaching and training to team members less skilled to aid in the development of the teams overall capability

What you will need…

• IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or Equivalent (including Heavy Vehicles).
• Both IRTEC Vehicle Inspection and Service Maintenance Technician
• Proven experience of working in a large vehicle maintenance environment
• A Full CAT D PCV licence or willingness to work towards

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment…

• Free Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Access to our award-winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and further support to aid your health and wellbeing
• Private online GP service
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle2Work scheme
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
• We are passionate about supporting and developing our Engineering team, and providing opportunities for career progression.

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Engineering team, to join us as Vehicle Technician in Aston.

As a Vehicle Technician you will inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain all mechanical and electrical systems to ensure safe vehicles are available to meet scheduled demand.

You will carry out maintenance activities within your capability [with training provided]. This will include not only rectifying known defects, but also investigating vehicle systems to ensure that the vehicles are operating at optimal efficiency.

This role requires a flexible approach to hours of work, working any 5 days from 7

What you'll do …

• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance/ inspections, identifying defects and diagnose faults using diagnostic and test equipment. Including preparing vehicles for annual tests
• Diagnose and repair defects identified during vehicle inspection or in-service, completing all necessary documentation/systems in line with Company procedures ensuring accurate maintenance records are maintained
• Carry out all repairs necessary (including rudimentary body repairs) in order to maximise vehicle availability
• Carry out all work to a high standard of quality ensuring that the safety and roadworthiness of vehicles remains a priority at all times
• Liaise with the Stores to ensure spare parts availability as required

What you'll need...

• Manual Car Licence
• Proven experience working in vehicle maintenance
• Irtec Training [Ideal but not essential]
• NVQ Level 2 light vehicle [Ideal but not essential]

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment…

• A company pension
• Life Assurance
• Free Coach travel for yourself
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person
• 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Access to our award-winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and further support to aid your health and wellbeing
• Private online GP service
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle2Work scheme
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
• We are passionate about supporting and developing our Engineering team, and providing opportunities for career progression

National Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.