Home to School Transport Manager

Home to School Transport Manager6 month contract5 Days per week£550 per dayHybrid role (1-2 days on site per month)Inside IR35Start Sept / OctSkills : SEND Transport, Home to School Transport, Operational Management, School Transport RoutesI’m currently working with a Council in the Midlands that are seeking an experienced Home to School Transport Manager for a 6 month contract.In your role as a Home to School Transport Manager you will be reporting into the AD for Education & Head of Service for Transport. This role sits within the Home to School Transport Service and is responsible for the management and efficient delivery of the Home to School Transport (taxi) contracts for over 7,000 eligible customers; including pupils travelling to mainstream schools and children with SEND.In order to be considered for this role, you must have a proven track record working as a Home to School Transport Manager, within a local authority setting.Your Role as Home to School Transport Manager:-
You will hold operational management of the Home to School Transport teamManagement and efficient delivery of the Home to School Transport (Taxi) contractsContract and ComplianceTendering ProcessTeam management and supervision Your previous experience as Home to School Transport Manager:-Senior management experience within Home to School TransportUnderstanding of contracts, compliance and the tender processExperience managing home to school transport contractsLocal Government experienceStrong communication skills and the ability to prepare and present reports to senior managementAbility to build effective relationships with both internal and external service providersExperienced in managing budgets and commissioning servicesWe have multiple vacancies across our Education Team and across several Local Authorities nationwide, so even if you think this role isn’t quite right for you, we may well have other roles that are more suitable, so please do get in touch.Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it's worthwhile getting in contact.If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for this role, please email your updated CV to ##### or call Sarah Williams on 0117 313 7110.Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.