Accessible Transport Services Manager

Salary £55,612 – £60,147 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Bamber Bridge

Lead. Inspire. Keep Lancashire Moving Safely.

Every day, more than 6,000 of Lancashire’s most vulnerable residents rely on Accessible Transport to get to school, day services, and essential appointments. With over 1,000 employees, 250 minibuses, and 2,000 supplier contracts, this service is one of the largest and most essential transport operations in the county.

We’re looking for an exceptional and forward‑thinking Accessible Transport Services Manager to lead this high‑impact service—ensuring safe, efficient and person‑centred transport that supports children, adults and families across Lancashire. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape strategy, influence senior leaders, and inspire teams to deliver excellence every single day.

• Leading the Accessible Transport team to deliver statutory home‑to‑school transport for children with SEND, transport for adults attending day services, and Dial‑a‑Ride provision across key districts.
• Ensuring all service users meet eligibility criteria and that transport solutions are safe, proportionate, efficient and fully compliant with legislation and guidance.
• Providing strategic leadership for over 1,000 staff and ensuring the safe and legal operation of a 250‑vehicle fleet and 2,000 external supplier contracts.
• Exercising financial control of a budget exceeding £50 million, ensuring value for money and strong financial stewardship.

• A strategic leader with significant professional or management experience operating at scale within a major service area.
• A strong track record of delivering high‑quality services against challenging targets, resources, and political contexts.
• Exceptional ability to influence senior decision‑makers, build credibility quickly, and maintain strong working relationships across services.
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing large, diverse teams in a fast‑paced and continuously changing environment.

If you’re passionate about delivering safe, inclusive and efficient transport for thousands of residents—and you have the vision, leadership and strategic drive to shape a major county‑wide service—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep Lancashire moving.

Closing Date: 15/03/26

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.