Transport Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une autorité locale recherche un leader stratégique et opérationnel pour ses services de transport. Le poste implique la gestion d'une opération de transport à grande échelle, avec des responsabilités sur le budget, le respect des contrats et l'engagement des parties prenantes. Le candidat idéal devrait avoir une solide expérience dans le secteur public, avec des compétences avérées en performance et transformation des services.

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée dans la gestion d'opérations de transport à grande échelle.
• Connaissance des lois sur les transports, l'éducation et les contrats.
• Compétences en communication et en influence à des niveaux élevés.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe de contrats gérant plus de 8 500 trajets quotidiens.
• Gérer un budget de transport d'environ 30 millions de livres.
• Améliorer les performances par la gestion des données et la transformation des services.

Skills

Gestion de l'exploitation

Gestion des contrats

Gestion de budget

Engagement des parties prenantes

Amélioration continue

Job description

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Panoramic Associates are supporting a local authority in the Midlands to recruit an interim strategic and operational leader for their transport services for a 6 month period. This is a key role managing a large-scale, high-impact transport operation that supports vulnerable residents across education and social care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a contracts team delivering over 8,500 daily journeys for school children, SEN pupils, and adult social care clients
* Manage a transport budget of approximately £30 million, ensuring value for money, compliance, and accurate forecasting
* Oversee procurement, contract performance, and legal compliance across a complex network of commercial and voluntary transport providers
* Drive continuous improvement through data-led performance management, benchmarking, and service transformation
* Represent the service at senior leadership forums, deputising for the Head of Service and contributing to strategic planning
* Build strong partnerships with schools, care providers, operators, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience in managing large-scale transport or logistics operations, ideally within the public sector
* Strong background in contract management, procurement, and budget oversight
* Skilled in leading teams, driving performance, and delivering service transformation
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior and political levels
* Knowledge of relevant legislation including transport, education, and procurement law
Please apply or contact for an initial discussion.