KTP Associate in Business Intelligence and Sustainability Transformation

Location: Stagecoach Services Ltd, 20 Railway Road, Stockport, SK1 3SW

Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): Performance Value System (PVS) for a Decarbonised Bus Depot

This KTP will deliver a Performance Value System (PVS) to support Stagecoach’s transition to an all-electric bus fleet, piloted at its Stockton depot and designed for future rollout across other depots.

The PVS aims to capture, influence, and operationalise behaviour change among employees, passengers, and stakeholders using smart technologies and real-time data. It will drive workflow innovation and automation aligned with sustainable, low-carbon operations.

Innovation Highlights:

• Seamless integration of digital data across operations, workforce, and stakeholders.

• A systemic framework to manage depot transitions company-wide.

• A replicable PVS model to measure and maintain low-carbon performance.

Candidate Profile:

You should be Master’s qualified, ideally with a degree in engineering, IT, technology or data analysis, followed by a postgraduate qualification in business, operations, sustainability, or HR.

Essential experience:

• Experience in service and/or transport environments.

• Hands-on with smart/digital HR systems, dashboards, and performance management.

• Knowledge of HR and low-carbon management practices.

• Experience using data tools (e.g., SPSS, R, AnyLogic, Power BI) and platforms (e.g., AWS, programmable logic controllers).

Desirable experience:

• Familiarity with methodologies like Soft Systems, Value Stream Mapping, and QFD.

• Understanding of sustainability and decarbonisation frameworks.

• Strong independent and collaborative working abilities.

• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor KPIs including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Overall People Effectiveness (OPE).

• Engage staff through clear communication on the project's value and progress.

• Evaluate data maturity and define data points for digital dashboard integration.

• Identify systemic enablers for shifting from traditional to decarbonised performance management.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, career-focused.

• Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.

• Passionate about innovation, digital tools, and sustainability.

Benefits:

• Up to £4,000 for personal and professional development.

• 25 days annual leave.

• Professional mentoring and career support.

• Mental health and wellbeing resources.

Career Prospects:

60% of KTP associates are offered permanent roles with partner companies upon completion.

About the KTP:

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded by Stagecoach and Innovate UK, in collaboration with Aston University. Learn more about KTPs at: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

About Stagecoach:

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach is a leading UK bus operator with a strong focus on sustainable public transport and innovation. Learn more at: www.stagecoachbus.com

About Aston University:

You’ll work with Professor Ben Clegg and Dr Jonathan Crawshaw at Aston University, alongside Stagecoach's Senior Management and a KTP Adviser.

Location: Based in Stockport, with access to Aston University in Birmingham. Travel between sites and flexible working may be required.

Email enquiries: b.t.clegg@aston.ac.uk

Aston University is committed to diversity, inclusion, and the Athena SWAN Charter. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee interviews to eligible applicants.

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