Senior SEND Transport Lead | Front‑Line Ops

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support framework

Employee wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Transport Officer (Grade 10) to lead the Specialised Transport Service. The role oversees home to school transport for SEND pupils, managing a busy front-line team and coordinating transport for around 2,500 students across Derbyshire.

The post is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, with options for development and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead a fast-paced front-line team.
• Eye for detail and confidence to question information.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Procures and manages home to school transport services for SEND pupils.
• Organises transport arrangements for approximately 2500 students to Derbyshire schools and establishments.
• Works in a busy front-line environment within the Specialised Transport Service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Senior Transport Officer (Grade 10) to lead the Specialised Transport Service. The role oversees home to school transport for SEND pupils, managing a busy front-line team and coordinating transport for around 2,500 students across Derbyshire.

The post is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, with options for development and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong organisational skills.