Duty Manager

Stagecoach Group; Ayr; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator is hiring a Duty Manager at their Ayr depot. This role is designed for college and university graduates seeking to build a leadership career. You will lead and motivate frontline staff, support depot operations, and collaborate with various teams. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to safety. The position offers competitive salary, holiday, pension scheme, and other benefits.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion

Retail and leisure discounts

Clear development pathways and long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to challenge respectfully.
• A degree in Travel & Tourism, Human Geography, Business, HR, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have a positive and resilient mindset with an openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate frontline colleagues in a respectful environment.
• Provide feedback and help team members improve their performance.
• Support daily depot operations and solve problems as they arise.
• Collaborate with various teams including managers and drivers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organization

Technology use

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Duty Manager page is loaded## Duty Managerlocations: Ayrtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11970**Salary**£38,000 per annum**Duty Manager****Ayr****£38,000**We’re hiring a Duty Manager at our Ayr depot and are open to college and university graduates who want to start a real leadership career, not just land another entry-level job.This role is for someone smart, curious, and confident, with the professionalism to speak up and the integrity to do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option.You’ll be supported, trained, and trusted to grow into a strong people leader from day one.Relevant qualifications may include Travel & Tourism, Human Geography, Business, HR, Operations or similar but mindset and potential matter just as much as what you studied.Why this role stands out* You’ll have real responsibility, not “grad shadowing”* You’ll lead people, not just processes* Your decisions will directly impact safety, service and team culture* You’ll be developed into the kind of manager people actually want to work forWhat you’ll be doing* Leading people – Supporting and motivating frontline colleagues in a respectful, inclusive environment.* Building performance – Giving feedback, setting expectations and helping people improve.* Learning fast – Working with training teams to build your leadership and operational skills.* Handling people matters – Managing absence, conduct and concerns fairly and professionally.* Keeping things moving – Supporting daily depot operations and solving problems as they come up.* Working with others – Collaborating with managers, drivers and external partners.* Putting safety first – Always. We don’t cut corners and we don’t walk past issues.What we’re looking for* A relevant degree or qualification (or close to completing one)* Confidence to communicate clearly and challenge respectfully* Strong organisation and decision-making skills* Comfort using technology and learning new systems* A positive, resilient mindset and openness to feedback* A genuine interest in leadership, people, and making things betterYou don’t need years of management experience. We’ll teach you the technical stuff.What matters most is attitude, integrity and ambition.**Working hours are Mon-Sat, on a 5 over 6 day basis, rotating on either an early or mid shift. You’ll be partly office based and part traffic desk split for staff and customer engagement – creating variety in your day to day with staff and customer engagement.**What’s in it for you* 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays* Defined Contribution pension scheme* Free Stagecoach bus travel for you and a companion* Retail and leisure discounts* Clear development pathways and long-term career opportunitiesAbout StagecoachStagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. We also live by our five values across Stagecoach; We plan for the future, we do the right thing, we are stronger together, we are down to earth, and we support communitiesIf you’re ready to step up, be trusted, and build a career that actually goes somewhere, apply now.Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Stagecoach Ayr Depot Waggon Road Ayr KA8 8BBlocations: Ayrtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.