Contracts Manager

Anderson Knight is delighted to be working with our client who are a leading specialist services business within the Transport Industry when services are disrupted by planned engineering works or emergency incidents. They are looking to appoint a contract manager.

Duties Include

• Work in conjunction with the Head of Division to deliver a leading road transport strategy. 

• Lead the new team in a collaborative and inclusive manner to deliver unbeatable service to our customer.

• Support the team to identify and explore opportunities to grow sustainable business for and increase our overall profitability.

• Overall responsibility for delivery of the bus, coach & taxi contract.

• To develop external third-party stakeholder relationships, including leaders and Rail Community Partnerships to enhance overall performance delivery

• Embed a culture that has safety at the forefront at all times. This should be achieved by leading by example and never turning a blind eye to unsafe practises. Ultimately understanding peoples’ motivations when they don’t work safely.

• To implement and oversee controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements with coach, bus and taxi operations including Clear Air Zones & PSVAR.

About You

• Must display excellent leadership skills.

• Ability to identify priorities and assign & complete tasks accordingly.

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels (both written & verbal)

• Innovative allowing the team to improve through new ways of working and/or better use of technology. 

• Have a positive attitude to motivate and lead a team to deliver excellent performance. This requires the ability to understand individuals’ motivation & nurture accordingly.

• A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role.

To apply for this position please click on the link below.