Transport Manager

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Do you hold a National or International Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in passenger carrying operations with experience of working in a passenger transport environment, in particular social care and/or education? Do you understand the issues challenging local authority transport services? Are you a good team player and communicator able to manage in a sometimes challenging environment to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including presenting, representing and promoting services effectively?

What’s the role?

To manage the delivery of an effective Passenger transport provision on behalf of, and in partnership with Client Directorates, and to provide advice on all matters relating to passenger services.

To be one of the nominated Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) / Permit Holders named on the London Borough of Lewisham Passenger Vehicle Operator's Licence.

To take responsibility for the day to day management, direction and control of both directly employed staff, agency workers and other service providers in the delivery of passenger services for SEN students and Adults with disabilities.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will be able to lead a small team of operational managers overseeing a workforce of 120+ drivers and attendants. You will be experienced in delivering passenger transport services and an excellent knowledge of transport related legal requirements and health & safety legislation.

You will be able to schedule resources, ensuring vehicle maintenance, annual leave, sickness absence, performance, training and service delivery are managed effectively, in accordance with policies and within budget restraints.

You will be able to work on a changing shift arrangement to ensure management cover between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

Location

The job is primarily based in Wearside Service Centre, and you will be required to attend the office during working hours, with the option to work from home if necessary during service downtime.

Special conditions

• National or International Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in passenger carrying operations
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Judy Love, Service Manager, Lewisham Passenger Services: 020 8314 2190

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£57,495 - £59,574 per annum (PO6)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP42) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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