Transport Coordinator
16 days ago
Leicester
Senior Transport Officer Leicester, Hybrid £18.36 per hour We are recruiting an experienced Senior Transport Officer for our client, we are looking for the ideal candidate to support a busy assisted transport service, arranging transport for vulnerable children and young people while managing key service contracts. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will be expected to hit the ground running, using your experience and initiative to manage routes, resolve issues, and support wider service delivery. Key responsibilities include: • Managing transport contracts, including procurement, route planning, retendering and cost negotiation, • Coordinating transport for SEN and social care users, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery, • Communicating with parents, operators and internal teams to resolve queries and issues, • Reviewing routes and identifying efficiencies and improvements, • Supporting and guiding transport officers within the team, • Maintaining accurate records, handling sensitive data and adhering to safeguarding and data protection requirements We are looking for candidates with: • Experience in SEN or social care transport, • Strong contract management and operational experience, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional emails, • High attention to detail, particularly when working with data and spreadsheets, • Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, • Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage a varied workload The roles are offered on an initial 6-month basis, with potential for extension. The team operates a flexible, predominantly remote working model, with office attendance required approximately once every two weeks. There is some flexibility around start times provided core hours are met, alongside a requirement to work an early start and a later finish once per week to support business needs, agreed within the team. Overtime is available during peak periods. This is an opportunity to join a service undergoing positive change, where you can contribute fresh ideas and make a real impact.