Home to School Transport Manager

Home to School Transport Manager
6 month contract
5 Days per week
£550 per day
Hybrid role (1-2 days on site per month)
Inside IR35
Start Sept / Oct
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Skills : SEND Transport, Home to School Transport, Operational Management, School Transport Routes
I’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 team
Management and efficient delivery of the Home to School Transport (Taxi) contracts
Contract and Compliance
Tendering Process
Team management and supervision
Your previous experience as Home to School Transport Manager:-
Senior management experience within Home to School Transport
Understanding of contracts, compliance and the tender process
Experience managing home to school transport contracts
Local Government experience
Strong communication skills and the ability to prepare and present reports to senior management
Ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external service providers
Experienced in managing budgets and commissioning services
We 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.