School Transport Manager - ARB15157

Service: Roads and Infrastructure

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November 2024

School Transport Manager required to work in Lochgilphead, this is a permanent post.

The successful applicant will be required to assist the Fleet, Waste and Transport Manager to ensure the provision of Public and School transport is efficient, meets the required quality and safety standards, and provides integration and best value to users by:

• planning required school transport routes and timings, and scheduling effective school transport ensuring best value is achieved
• recruiting drivers and escorts
• managing school transport contracts on a day to day basis
• providing solutions to school transport issues.
• Work with the procurement team in preparing tender documents for school and public transport
• Assist in the budget monitoring process

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• John Blake, Fleet, Waste and Transport Manager
• Telephone:
• Email: john.blake@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB15157/021225

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.