Transport Operations Co-Ordinator (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Transport Operations Co-Ordinator for 6 months initially with the possibility of extension/permanent.

Responsibilities

To supervise, plan and manage the provision of safe and suitable home to school transport for pupils attending Special Schools within an assigned locality.
To manage, undertake and record risk assessments as appropriate to ensure the safety of all travelling on Client and Private Hire transport services.
Work alongside Transport Locality Inspectors to determine the suitability of on board safety equipment required for pupils travelling on Client and Private Hire transport services.
To consult and discuss with designated Child Protection Officers over matters arising thereto.
To manage the compilation and maintenance of pupil databases on OneLive for transport routes to assigned Special Schools, in a manner which conforms to current legislation, consistent with the policy and controls of the Client, and as directed by the Head of Service (HOS).
To coordinate and assist with the provision of safe and suitable home to school transport for statemented pupils attending specialist provision centres and mainstream schools within an assigned locality.
To oversee the planning and provision of suitable transport arrangements for eligible children to and from schools and FE Colleges by a variety of means including Client bus, public transport, private hire and parental payments.
Prepare and maintain bus routes, timetables and loading lists.

Essential skills required

A 3rd level qualification AND a minimum of 2 years' experience of successfully working in a complex operational service

A minimum of 4 years' experience of successfully working in a complex operational service

Demonstrable experience in achieving challenging targets and objectives in a complex operational service
Demonstrable experience of managing business and admin processes including procurement and staff management processes.
To have access to a suitable vehicle that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;

Remuneration
£35,745, per annum, plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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Transport Operations Co-Ordinator (Public Sector)

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