3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • A temporary opportunity has arisen for a Transport Solutions Assistant to support the delivery of a broad range of specialised transport services, including home-to-school transport, youth and adult social care transport, and ad hoc travel arrangements. • This role involves contract management, procurement, customer liaison, and safeguarding responsibilities. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Coordinate and support a variety of specialised transport services across multiple service areas • Monitor and evaluate contract performance, including regular site visits • Manage ad hoc transport procurement, ensuring best value for money • Ensure all safeguarding and child protection protocols are followed • Evaluate and administer Direct Travel Assistance Payments (DTAP) • Liaise with schools and care professionals to ensure service users have certified Transport Care Plans • Conduct service reviews to identify efficiency savings • Use internal systems to maintain financial and client records and produce reports • Verify supplier and client payments; monitor revenue returns • Deputise for Transport Officers when required • Maintain high levels of customer care when interacting with clients and service providers Skills/Experience: • Experience in transport coordination or administration, ideally within a public sector or social care environment • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies • Confident in monitoring contract compliance and investigating service issues • Skilled in procurement and evaluating best value services • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities • IT literate, with experience using bespoke software systems for reporting and record-keeping • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders, clients and suppliers • High level of attention to detail in financial verification and service quality monitoring • Ability to analyse contract performance data and contribute to cost-saving initiatives • Experience working with vulnerable groups is desirable Additional Information: • The closing date: 27/08/2025. • Full-time role: 37 Hours/week.