Transport Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Transport Contracts Manager to support local authority transport services for a 6-month interim role. You'll manage large-scale transport operations, overseeing a £30 million budget while leading a team dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents in education and social care. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in the public sector transport field, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a commitment to continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale transport or logistics operations.
• Strong background in contract management and procurement.
• Excellent communication skills to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a contracts team delivering over 8,500 daily journeys.
• Manage a transport budget of approximately £30 million.
• Oversee procurement and contract performance.

Skills

Contract management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Performance management

Job description

Transport Contracts Manager

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Panoramic Associates

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 key role involves 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.