Senior Transport Officer

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27-32 days

Flexi time scheme

Wellbeing support framework

EAP & counselling services

Training & development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Derbyshire rewards

Job summary

East Midlands Councils is seeking a Senior Transport Officer for the Specialised Transport Service responsible for procuring and managing home to school transport for around 2500 SEND students in Derbyshire. The role operates in a fast-paced, front-line environment within a supportive team undergoing transformation and improvement.

The successful candidate must be proactive, flexible, and capable of working under pressure, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Communication

Organisation

MS Office

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Workload prioritisation

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s Specialised Transport Service to appoint to the position of Senior Transport Officer. The officer will work in the Specialised Transport section, which procures and manages home to school transport services for children & young people with special needs and disabilities (SEND). This front-line service is responsible for organising the transport arrangements for approximately 2500 students with additional needs, to schools and establishments in Derbyshire and further afield. The environment is extremely busy, reactive and challenging.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and friendly management and wider team, so it is vital they work as a team player. The service area is undergoing transformation and improvement therefore the Senior Transport Officer must be flexible and pro-active as well as comfortable with change and open to new ways of working. They must demonstrate in their application and at interview experience of working in a fast-paced front-line service.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint.
• Ability to lead a fast-paced front-line team.
• An eye for detail and confidence to question information
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service):Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Flexi Time Scheme:Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.

Wellbeing Support Framework:Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.

Employee Wellbeing Support:Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.

Training and Development:Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.

Cycle to Work Scheme:Promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme:Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.

Our Derbyshire Rewards:a package of benefits and discounts.

• & much more

This represents a great opportunity for someone looking to join the Council, for a change in job, or ambitious for a development opportunity to enhance skills.

th October 2026