Transport Service Manager

Interim Transport Services Manager (Education)

Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)

Location: Hybrid - Southeast England

Contract: Interim (initial 3-6 months, likely extension)

An experienced Interim Transport Support Services Manager (Education) is required to lead a high-profile statutory transport service within a local authority. This is a senior, end-to-end role suited to a seasoned interim who is confident operating in small authority environments and can quickly take ownership of complex services.

You will lead Education Transport and Fleet Management Services, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective delivery of statutory transport services for children and young people, including those with SEND.

• Lead and manage Education Transport and Fleet teams
• Provide strategic leadership across policy, commissioning, finance and contract management
• Review and update transport policies, procedures and operational handbooks
• Ensure statutory compliance and safeguarding across all services
• Drive efficiencies and service improvements in a pressured budget environment
• Oversee procurement and contract management of transport providers
• Support route tendering and framework development
• Lead budget planning, monitoring and financial controls
• Act as senior professional advisor to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage complaints processes and co‑produce solutions with families and partners

• Extensive senior or interim experience within local authority transport
• Strong background in Home to School Transport
• Proven contract management in complex service environments
• Experience across policy development, commissioning and finance
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory transport duties
• Track record of leading small teams and driving service improvement

• Management of education or social care transport services
• Local authority experience at managerial or senior level
• Contract and provider management
• Financial and budget management
• Writing and implementing policies and procedures

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.