Description | Salary £39,513 - £44,711 Per annum | Permanent | Full Time 37 hours per week | Chorley | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Area Integrated Transport Services Manager, Integrated Transport Services / Hybrid working We are currently recruiting… An Area Integrated Transport Services Manager to lead a team of managers and around 170 drivers and passenger assistants providing specialised transport services for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and for vulnerable adults attending Day Services in the Chorley & West Lancashire area. Working to the Integrated Transport Services Manager and part of a county wide team, you will be responsible for the provision of Service Delivery operations using both the In-House fleet of large minibuses and external Private Hire resources. Other responsibilities will include supporting the wider Integrated Transport Services team in its business process and project and development work. What we are looking for… Knowledge and Experience We're looking for a suitably qualified person, for example some with a Certificate of Professional Competence (PSV) who can drive forward efficiency objectives in a rapidly growing SEND Home to School service delivery environment. Someone with initiative and drive and a desire to succeed, who can create networking opportunities both inside and outside the immediate service delivery team. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and people management skills and will have a broad understanding of transport operations in the field of SEND Home to School Transport, minibus operations and related contract management. Communication The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to use those skills to influence service delivery teams and senior managers across a range of associated services, building strong working relationships in the process. Why join us… Benefits: There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; with up to 32 days annual leave plus 10 statutory/bank holidays. We also have an enviable Pension Scheme and Employee Benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars. Development: we'll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us. There will be opportunities for career progression both within the service but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. They'll be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team. How to apply… Applications must be submitted online, however, please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat – contact Ian Wilkin, Integrated Transport Services Manager, either by telephone 01772 534770 or email ian.wilkin@lancashire.gov.uk Closing Date: 30/5/25 Interview dates: TBC If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description and Person Specification