Trentbarton promotes youngest-ever manager

Scarlet McCourt has been promoted as bus operator trentbarton’s marketing and communications manager, making the 25-year-old the bus operator’s youngest team leader.

McCourt has been with trentbarton for five years after joining from Nottinghamshire County Council where she was an apprentice from 17 and then part of the digital marketing team.

At trentbarton she was firstly the marketing and communications assistant before her first promotion to digital marketing executive, leading the company’s social media and wider online presence.

McCourt said: “No working day is the same at trentbarton. It keeps me on my toes.

“trentbarton is a very forward thinking company, especially in its marketing. So I was very excited when this new opportunity arose. I feel ready and confident that I know the business and the industry well after five years here.
“We are going to stay on the front foot and showcase the trentbarton personality. There is great potential for positive change and I’m very pleased to be part of that.”

Tom Morgan, managing director (buses) for all the bus operators of trentbarton’s parent company Wellglade, said: “Scarlet has really stepped up and led the team very effectively.

“She has a wonderful management style that brings the team with her and is very strong on the detail. Because she is a bus user, Scarlet understands our customers and market.

“Scarlet has key traits which bring a fresh and insightful perspective, adding huge value to the whole business.”