Hybrid Admissions & Transport Manager

Slough; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season loan ticket

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Admissions and Transport Manager to lead the school admissions, appeals, home-to-school transport and licensing teams. You will ensure statutory duties, tight deadlines and a responsive, customer-focused service for families and communities.

The ideal candidate will have leadership in education or a related field, strong communication, and the ability to guide a team through busy periods with accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading education/admissions or public service.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead school admissions and appeals processes.
• Oversee home-to-school transport and licensing.
• Ensure statutory duties, deadlines and customer service.
• Manage team through busy periods with accuracy.
• Collaborate with schools, families and partners.

Skills

Admissions leadership

Public service management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Legislation & compliance

Education

Education/public administration degree

Job description

Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Admissions and Transport Manager to lead the school admissions, appeals, home-to-school transport and licensing teams. You will ensure statutory duties, tight deadlines and a responsive, customer-focused service for families and communities.

The ideal candidate will have leadership in education or a related field, strong communication, and the ability to guide a team through busy periods with accuracy and compliance.