Transport Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une autorité locale cherche un leader stratégique et opérationnel pour ses services de transport. Ce rôle crucial implique la direction d'une équipe pour assurer un service de transport pour les résidents vulnérables, gérant un budget significatif et s'engageant à améliorer continuellement le service grâce à des données et des performances orientées sur la transformation.

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée dans la gestion d'opérations de transport à grande échelle.
• Solides compétences en gestion de contrats et en gestion budgétaire.
• Capacité à influencer à des niveaux élevés et politiques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe de contrats assurant plus de 8,500 trajets quotidiens.
• Gérer un budget de transport d'environ 30 millions de livres.
• Surveiller les performances des contrats et la conformité légale.

Skills

Gestion des opérations de transport

Gestion de contrats

Gestion de budget

Engagement des parties prenantes

Communication

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.