Transport Officer
Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 6-Month Temporary Contract
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: Immediate Start Preferred
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administrator to join a dedicated Home to School Transport team based at County Hall, Glenfield. This is a fast-paced and varied role where you will play a key part in ensuring transport services are delivered efficiently and effectively for children and young people across the county.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with attendance in the office every Monday and additional Tuesdays as required by the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Home to School Transport requests accurately and efficiently
- Maintain and update records, databases and management information systems
- Manage high volumes of administration and data entry
- Liaise with transport operators, internal departments and external stakeholders
- Attend face-to-face meetings with transport providers and complete DBC compliance checklists
- Coordinate training requirements for transport crews, including arranging training dates and maintaining training records
- Monitor compliance and ensure all relevant information is accurately recorded
- Produce reports and management information as required
- Support the day-to-day operational delivery of Home to School Transport services
- Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed timescales
About You
We are looking for an organised and adaptable administrator who can manage a busy workload and quickly become a productive member of the team.
You will have:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Experience of managing large volumes of data and maintaining accurate records
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, including experience using databases and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
- The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Desirable Experience
Previous experience within any of the following environments would be advantageous:
- Local Authority or Public Sector organisations
- Home to School Transport services
- Transport and logistics administration
- Education services
- Social Care services
What's on Offer?
- 6-month temporary contract
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to work within a respected Local Authority service
- Varied and rewarding role supporting essential transport provision
- Immediate start available
If you have a strong administrative background and are looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced public sector environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.