School Transport Manager

Bus Eireann; Limerick; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bus ireann, Ireland's national bus company, invites applications for a School Transport Manager in the Midwest region. You will lead the delivery of safe and reliable school transport services, oversee staff training, and ensure adherence to SLAs, procurement policies, and GDPR standards.

The role reports to the Senior Manager - Regional School Transport and focuses on value-for-money and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and mentoring teams in a school transport context.
• Experience with School Transport Trapeze system and related regulatory rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely school transport services in line with SLA.
• Manage training and development for clerical, supervisory and driving staff.
• Oversee contractor and vehicle compliance, KPI targets, and procurement processes.
• Maintain data accuracy in Trapeze and provide operational details for reports.

Skills

Staff management

Mentoring

School Transport experience

Trapeze System experience

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Tools

Trapeze

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

SchoolTransportManager At Bus ireann, you'll play a pivotal role in managing safe and efficient school transport services that affect thousands of students and families across the Midwest Region. Join us to drive excellence, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to a culture of safety and reliability. PURPOSE: Busireann,IrelandsNationalBusCompany,adedicatedandhighlyorganisedSchoolTransportManager tooverseethedeliveryofsafe,reliable,andefficientschooltransportservicesinLimerick,Clare&Tipperary. Thisroleholdstheresponsibilityforensuringdailycompliancewithservicelevelagreements,managingthe traininganddevelopmentofkeystaff,andoptimizingoperationalprocessestoprovideaseamlesstransport experience for school communities. As a key member of the School Transport Management Team, the role reports directly to the Senior Manager - Regional School Transport, and oversees the safe operation and efficient administration of the School Transport Offices in the region. Theidealcandidatewillcombinestrongleadershipwithstrategicplanningabilitiestomaximizeresources. utilization and deliver value for money, while fostering effective communication with schools, contractors, and stakeholders. Ifyouthriveondrivingchange, deliveringimpactfulresults, andmakingadifference,weinviteyoutoapply for this critical leadership role with Bus ireann.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the delivery of safe, timely services for school transport customers on a daily basis in line with SLA Manage and support the training and development needs of Clerical, Supervisory and School bus Driving staff in local school transport offices Deliver GPS for Clerical and Supervisory staff in line with company policy and within defined timelines Manage and support on all aspects of the school supervisors role, including work allocation and decision making. ProvideassistanceandadministertheprocurementofSchoolTransportservicesinlinewith procurement policies and procedures. To include negotiation and signing of contracts. Provide operational details to ensure responses to reports as required by Schools management/PQ/DOE within defined timelines Manage data in the trapeze system to ensure it accurately reflects the operation on the ground i.e. Pupil no/contract details/rates/ Kms etc. Ensure that all school transport applications are processed in a timely manner and sanction is received for expenditure in relation to additional cost associated with SEN and Mainstream applications Independent Vehicle Inspections Ensure the agreed Logistics UK national target on vehicle inspections is achieved on an annual basis EnsureadherencewithallBusireannspoliciesandprocedures,relatingto GDPR/Procurement/Child safeguarding/ Safety/ Compliance/Remote/hybrid working policies etc. Efficientnetworkplanning/optimiseduseofresources. Ensureoptimumutilisationofresourcesindesigningandreviewingroutestoachievevaluefor money for the DoE Respond to queries from all external partners and stakeholders including contractors, the general public, public representatives & schools in a timely manner Ensurecomplianceofcontractorvehicle,driver,vettingdocumentationinlinelegislativerequirements and KPI targets Fullimplementationofthesafetymanagementsystems/investigationandfollowupon accidents/incidents/ Ensure mandatory Supervisor route checks are completed Ensure all controls in place in relation to setting up contacts/ authorisation of contactors accounts/refunds etc./Support Internal Audits of local office as required SupportschoolsmanagementandITteamsinimplementinganynewworkprocessesinlinewith Technology transformation plans AnyothertasksasdirectedbySeniorManagementTeam

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Deliver98%+ofallschooltransportservicesdaily 100%StaffGPStobecompletedinlinewithmid-yearandyearenddeadlines 20%Routestobepreparedfor5-yeartenderprocessassistancegiveninconjunctionwith Procurement Dept. One-year contracts to be procured in line with guidelines Periodicmonitoringofchangestodailycostandmonthlyoperatingexpenditure 100%contractssignedandinplaceforallContractorsoperatingschooltransportservices OperatingBoardsreviewedandupdatedannually Fullcompliancewithalllegislativerequirements-100%driversvettedand3-yearre-vetting-100% compliance with Supervisor Checks 100%compliancewithcontactordocumentation/useofPowerBIreports ImplementationofCompanypoliciesandprocedures. Timelyreportingofaccident/incidentincludingfollowupinvestigation Targetfivedaysforresponsetocustomerquerieswith90%targetforCustomersatisfaction ReviewLoadingsandroutesannuallytodeliveroptimumutilisationofresources PeriodicreviewofdataqualityreportsinTrapeze

KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Essential: Experienceofstaffmanagement,supportandmentoring SchoolTransportexperience SchoolTransportTrapezeSystemexperience. Knowledgeofallschooltransportschemesandassociatedrules/regulationsincludinglegislative requirements. MicrosoftPackagesi.e.Word,Excel,Outlook KnowledgeofSchoolTransportProcurementprocessandguidelines Desirable: Route/networkplanningskills Administrativeskills Understand budgetary requirements

WHY JOIN BUS EIREANN?

At Bus ireann, youll play a pivotal role in managing safe and efficient school transport services that affect thousands of students and families across the Southern Region. Join us to drive excellence, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to a culture of safety and reliability. Working Hours: 39 hours per week

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

Bus ireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.