Transport Service Manager
Salary: £350 - £400 / Day
Job type: Long Term Contract
Location: Berkshire
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Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Hybrid – Southeast England
Contract: Interim (initial 3–6 months, likely extension)
An experienced Interim Transport Support Services Manager (Education) is required to lead a high-profile statutory transport service within a local authority.
This is a senior, end-to-end role suited to a seasoned interim who is confident operating in small authority environments and can quickly take ownership of complex services.
The Role
You will lead Education Transport and Fleet Management Services, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective delivery of statutory transport services for children and young people, including those with SEND.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage Education Transport and Fleet teams
2. Provide strategic leadership across policy, commissioning, finance and contract management
3. Review and update transport policies, procedures and operational handbooks
4. Ensure statutory compliance and safeguarding across all services
5. Drive efficiencies and service improvements in a pressured budget environment
6. Oversee procurement and contract management of transport providers
7. Support route tendering and framework development
8. Lead budget planning, monitoring and financial controls
9. Act as senior professional advisor to internal and external stakeholders
10. Manage complaints processes and co-produce solutions with families and partners
What We’re Looking For
11. Extensive senior or interim experience within local authority transport
12. Strong background in Home to School Transport
13. Proven contract management in complex service environments
14. Experience across policy development, commissioning and finance
15. Strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory transport duties
16. Track record of leading small teams and driving service improvement
Essential Experience
17. Management of education or social care transport services
18. Local authority experience at managerial or senior level
19. Contract and provider management
20. Financial and budget management
21. Writing and implementing policies and procedures
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.