Transport Operations Manager - SEN, Adults & Children's

Job Description

Transport Operations Manager – SEN, Adults & Children’s Start Date: January 2024Location: East MidlandsDuration: 6 monthsRate: £25.33 p/h(Inside IR35, Umbrella)Working Pattern: HybridOur client is looking for a Transport Operations Manager to be responsible for the delivery of and development of transport policies of the Council, both for public transport provision and servicing the requirements of Children’s Services and Adult SocialServices. Ensuring integrated management and provision of transport services. Identifying transport needs, controlling contract performance and managing an integrated budget.Responsibilities:

• To direct, programme, progress and keep proper financial and administrative control of all transport activities undertaken by contractors and others on behalf of the Council
• To ensure completion of all administrative procedures and the maintenance of all necessary records in relation to services provided
• To secure the provision of identified local bus services on behalf of the Council by means of tendering and negotiation within the terms of the Transport Act 1985, and subsequent legislation, through liaison with contractors and others, ensuring adherenceto Contract Procedure Rules and Financial Regulations (Financial Procedure Rules) of the Council
• To assemble, analyse and provide information required for monitoring the effectiveness of public transport services within the county, including written reports when required
• To develop and implement transport policies relevant to the role to include inter alia assisting with the production of the Local Transport Plan and leading on the production of the passenger transport strategy, public transport information strategy, hometo school, SEN, CLA, ASC and concessionary fares policies or strategies and any other polices or strategies as appropriate in furtherance of the Local Transport Plan
• To provide updates to central government as required
• To represent the Council on transport matters, both nationally and regionally, and to contribute to the development and implementation of national and regional transport strategies, including the consideration of new initiatives where appropriate
• To ensure that the services provided represent best value for money for the authority, through the maintenance of adequate records and information in respect of performance, together with participation in best value procedures
• To develop, plan and submit bids for further funding through Government proposals and transport partnerships
• To be familiar with all transport requirements within the area and to manage the development and delivery of a consultative, customer focussed, but caring service
• To investigate and respond to complaints and enquiries, in writing, by telephone, or by email, and in person to resolve operational transport issues
• To have knowledge of the existing transport legislation and to familiarise the Council of changes to legislation by the provision of written reports when required (which may include presentation at Cabinet or Scrutiny Panel)
• To ensure effective communication and integration within transport and with other departments, to liaise with elected Members, outside bodies (including Government departments) and others on transport issues as required
• To be responsible for all passenger transport contract (including bus services, home to school transport and any other relevant services) tendering and contract maintenance including annual bulk tendering via the OJEU process

Requirements:

• Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate managerial capacity in the passenger transport sector delivering a front line transport service
• Knowledge of the legal and operational aspects of passenger transport
• Experience in a similar role, developing and delivering transport services to the public
• Knowledge of statutory and Council policies with regard to the provision of local bus services
• Experience of monitoring the performance of service providers/contractors
• Resource management experience – management of staff resources, financial management planning and budget monitoring
• Effective communication skills sufficient to negotiate with members of the public, elected Members of the authority and other regional and local interested parties
• Good numerical skills with which to understand assessment of statistics and trends and be able to demonstrate good budget management control, including relevant IT skills

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to receive more information.At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.