Assistant Transport Commissioner

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date. Joining our Transport Commissioning Team as an Assistant Transport Commissioner, you''ll help ensure that eligible students access suitable school transport efficiently and safely. In this fast-paced role you''ll liaise with schools, parents, and transport operators to resolve operational issues and support the commissioning of transport services for Mainstream, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Post-16 years, Education Inclusion Service and Social Care, using route planning software. What you''ll do: Manage and update child, operator, and passenger assistant records accurately in systems such as Capita One and the Passenger Assistant database. Deliver a high standard of customer care and act as an escalation point to resolve operational issues. Support the use, maintenance and embedding of route planning software into route planning approaches. Commission transport for mainstream, SEND, post-16, and social care children in line with policy. Source transport arrangements for single, emergency, and temporary routes under manager direction. Develop and maintain effective relationships with families, schools, and other service areas. What we''re looking for: GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent. Strong experience in applying administrative systems and procedures. Excellent IT skills with experience of using a variety of software for data management and ..... full job details .....