Transport Manager

Job Title:

Transport Manager

Location:

Northamptonshire
Salary: £39,903 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

We are seeking a highly organised and customer‑focused Transport Manager to lead and oversee a large educational organisation's student transport provision. This is a key operational leadership role responsible for ensuring students travel safely and efficiently to and from campus each day using a fleet of vehicles, taxis and external transport providers. Due to the operating hours of the service, there may be a requirement to be on call at either end of the day in the event of emergencies.

• Oversee the safe and reliable daily operation of all student transport services
• Manage routes, timetables and transport resources to deliver an efficient, customer‑focused service
• Lead and coordinate transport staff, ensuring effective rota planning and driver allocation
• Monitor fleet safety, servicing schedules, fuel usage and compliance
• Manage transport budgets, income collection and procurement processes, including contract tendering
• Oversee student bus passes, travel permissions and communication regarding updates or delays
• Maintain strong relationships with transport operators, ensuring DBS checks, SLAs and contractual compliance
• Support off‑site trips and oversee taxi accounts, maintaining accurate and auditable records
• Monitor student behaviour on transport and liaise with internal teams where required
• Ensure safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR and equality, diversity & inclusion standards are upheld

• Previous experience within a busy, customer‑focused operational environment
• Experience managing transport, fleet, logistics or similar operational services
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident in leading and coordinating staff
• IT literate with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong communication skills, able to build relationships across a diverse community
• Experience working with large volumes of data and adapting to changing priorities
• Minimum Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English
• Full UK Driving Licence

• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional organisation closure days
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
• High street discount scheme
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Employee assistance support line
• Healthcare cash plan
• On‑site facilities and parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

Applications may be reviewed upon receipt and early application is encouraged.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced pre‑employment checks.