Bus Champion - Travel Options
Bus Champion – Travel Options
Full Time (37 hours) | 18 months - Fixed Term This is an externally funded role.
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Bus Champion – Travel Options to join our Transport Services team at Lincolnshire County Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children and young people to travel safely, responsibly, and independently. You will deliver transport education programmes, promote positive behaviour on school transport, and work closely with families, schools, and partners to enhance travel options across the county.
You will join a highly motivated team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across Lincolnshire.
About the Role
Supporting Children & Young People
- Work directly with children and families to promote safe and independent travel
- Assess individual needs and recommend appropriate transport solutions
- Encourage confidence and independence through travel training and support
Education & Awareness
- Deliver engaging transport education, road safety, and public transport awareness sessions in schools
- Promote positive travel behaviours within educational settings
Behaviour & Transport Management
- Encourage and reward positive behaviour on school transport
- Support the management of behavioural issues in a constructive and proactive way
Partnership Working
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, transport providers, and internal teams
- Work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and young people
Championing Independence & Innovation
- Act as an advocate for independent travel across the service
- Promote new approaches and ways of working to improve transport services
You will report to the Travel Options Senior and work alongside a team of experienced Travel Trainers. The team brings a wide range of expertise, including SEND support, safe walking routes, and public transport knowledge.
You will benefit from regular team catch-ups, providing opportunities to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and learn from each other’s experiences.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting children and young people
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Experienced in working with families, schools, or community settings
- Able to assess needs and make informed, child-centred decisions
- Skilled at building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and solution-focused
Desirable:
- Experience in transport, education, SEND, or public services
- Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management
- Experience delivering training or workshops
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference to children’s independence and wellbeing
- Work in a supportive and collaborative team
- Opportunity to influence and improve local transport services
- Access to ongoing learning and developmen
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Victoria Harrison via email victoria.harrison@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 23/08/26.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
Salary range
- £30,024 - £32,597 per year