Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Do you hold a National or International Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in passenger carrying operations with experience of working in a passenger transport environment, in particular social care and/or education? Do you understand the issues challenging local authority transport services? Are you a good team player and communicator able to manage in a sometimes challenging environment to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including presenting, representing and promoting services effectively?
What’s the role?
To manage the delivery of an effective Passenger transport provision on behalf of, and in partnership with, Client Directorates, and to provide advice on all matters relating to passenger services.
To be one of the nominated Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) / Permit Holders named on the London Borough of Lewisham Passenger Vehicle Operator's Licence.
To take responsibility for the day to day management, direction and control of both directly employed staff, agency workers and other service providers in the delivery of passenger services for SEN students and adults with disabilities.
What’s in it for you?
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Generous holiday allowance
* Local Government Pension scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
* Season ticket and bicycle loans
* Staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
* Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
You will be able to lead a small team of operational managers overseeing a workforce of 120+ drivers and attendants. You will be experienced in delivering passenger transport services and an excellent knowledge of transport related legal requirements and health & safety legislation.
You will be able to schedule resources, ensuring vehicle maintenance, annual leave, sickness absence, performance, training and service delivery are managed effectively, in accordance with policies and within budget restraints.
You will be able to work on a changing shift arrangement to ensure management cover between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Location
The job is primarily based in Wearside Service Centre, and you will be required to attend the office during working hours, with the option to work from home if necessary during service downtime.
Special conditions
* National or International Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in passenger carrying operations
* The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Salary
£57,495 - £59,574 per annum (PO6)
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
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