Senior Transport Officer
Venn Group
Leicester
Contract
GBP 35,841 – 35,841
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- Working Pattern: Hybrid – onsite in LE3 once every two weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy local authority team, ensuring transport arrangements are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements, while working closely with schools, transport providers, parents/carers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate home-to-school transport arrangements in line with legislation and local authority policies.
- Procure and manage transport services, ensuring appropriate risk assessments and contract compliance.
- Ensure safeguarding and child protection requirements are embedded within all transport arrangements.
- Liaise with transport operators, schools and parents/carers to resolve issues and provide effective solutions.
- Respond promptly to service disruptions, emergencies and changing transport needs.
- Apply council policies consistently while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
- Negotiate, challenge and mediate with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and utilise Microsoft Office and specialist systems to support service delivery.
- Knowledge of home-to-school transport legislation and statutory duties.
- Understanding of SEND and the transport needs of vulnerable children and young people.
- Experience of procuring and managing transport services or contracts.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practice.
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
- Excellent written and verbal English.
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