Transport Management Contracts Officer - Home to School Transport

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a highly organized Transport Management Contracts Officer. This role involves supporting the delivery of Home to School Transport services, ensuring efficient processes and compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, and will be responsible for managing transport arrangements for eligible children. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with a 37-hour work week.

Benefits

32 days annual leave + public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Discounted sports & leisure gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage transport arrangements.
• Attention to detail to ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ensure transport processes run efficiently.
• Assist with administration of transport for eligible children.
• Contribute to operational delivery, including data management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

37 hours per week

12-month fixed term contract initially

Do you want to make the difference to the lives of children and young people across the Isle of Wight?

Do you want to have a once in a career opportunity to support Home to School Transport service within the new Children’s Services Directorate at the Isle of Wight Council?

Do you like a challenge? If so, come and join us on the Isle of Wight, as we transform education on the Island.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Management Contracts Officer to support the delivery of the Home to School Transport (HtST) service. This role provides essential operational, administrative, and business support to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of this statutory function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to the HtST service, ensuring processes run efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.
• Assist with the coordination and administration of transport arrangements for eligible children, including those supported under discretionary powers.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operational delivery of the service, including data management, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Support the team in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

This is a key role within the Children’s Services team, requiring excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

In line with the Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

You may be required to attend meetings outside of standard office hours.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Indira Khedun.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

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