Senior Education Travel Services Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Brierley Hill is seeking an experienced Travel Support Team Manager to oversee the Education Travel Support Team. This leadership role ensures over 900 children travel safely to school. Responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing contract compliance, and driving service improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in operational management, strong contract management skills, and the ability to lead effectively. A full driving license is required. This role offers a competitive salary and is full-time based.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing operational services, ideally in a transport or education setting.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and develop a high performance culture.
• Strong experience in contract management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to deliver a safe, efficient travel support service.
• Oversee assessment of transport applications and manage contracts.
• Drive service improvements while ensuring compliance and safety.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Safeguarding management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Job description

A local authority in Brierley Hill is seeking an experienced Travel Support Team Manager to oversee the Education Travel Support Team. This leadership role ensures over 900 children travel safely to school. Responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing contract compliance, and driving service improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in operational management, strong contract management skills, and the ability to lead effectively. A full driving license is required. This role offers a competitive salary and is full-time based.