Transport Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in South West London seeks a Transport Contracts Manager for a 6-month interim role. You will lead a team managing over 8,500 daily journeys for vulnerable residents, oversee a £30 million budget, and ensure compliance and performance across various transport providers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale transport operations.
• Background in contract management and budget oversight.
• Knowledge of transport, education, and procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Lead a contracts team to deliver 8,500+ daily journeys.
• Manage a transport budget of approximately £30 million.
• Oversee procurement and contract performance across transport providers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Performance management

Contract management

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Contracts Manager

Client:

Panoramic Associates

Location:

South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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 us for an initial discussion.