Operational In-House Services

Specialist Transport Unit

Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Transport Unit for an Operations Manager.

Sefton’s Operational In-House Transport Service is commitment is to ensure our passengers deserve a service of the highest quality transport, that is reliable with a consistent team that gets to know service users’ individual needs. We take seriously our duty of care and responsibility to provide an enjoyable, interactive and safe environment for our service users who are among the most vulnerable in our society.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day management of the Operational Transport Service provided to Adult Social Care and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within Sefton.

Reporting to the Service Manager you will manage the daily operations of home to school and ASC transport service for young people and adults across Sefton.

This will require managing contracts and liaising direct with the councils Travel Support Team and other suppliers (such as specialist taxi, bus and coach operators), planning the necessary routes, and monitoring operational performance.

You will be tasked with the delivery of current and future priorities for the Local Authority in conjunction with stakeholders and both internal and external bodies.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.