Full job descriptionInterim Head of Home-to-School Transport
*Location: Rotherham (Hellaby Depot)
*Contract: Interim Assignment
*Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
*Rate: £400-£450+ per day (DOE) via umbrella
Rotherham Borough Council is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Home-to-School Transport to lead a critical frontline service that supports approximately 1,400 students daily, primarily within SEND education. This role requires an Enhanced DBS clearance.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Home-to-School Transport Service.
*Manage contracted transport providers and the council’s in-house fleet.
*Oversee independent travel training programmes.
*Lead on transport appeals, policies, and service development.
*Ensure compliance with Department for Education legislation and guidance.
*Manage budgets, improve financial control, and address service overspend.
*Progress the development of a new transport supplier framework.
*Support implementation of a replacement transport IT system.
*Engage effectively with customers, elected members, stakeholders, and partners.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Significant leadership and management experience within passenger transport services.
*Strong budget management and financial forecasting skills.
*Proven ability to manage complex operational services.
*Experience of supplier and contract management.
*Approximately five years’ experience operating at a similar management level.
*Enhanced DBS clearance.
Desirable Skills:
*Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) qualification.
*Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) qualification.
*Experience within local authority transport services.
*Knowledge of SEND transport provision.
Key Deliverables:
*Improve financial oversight and budget control.
*Maintain progress on the new transport supplier framework.
*Lead development and implementation planning for a new transport management system.
*Ensure continuity and effective delivery of frontline transport services during a period of organisational change.
To apply for this Interim Head of Home-to-School Transport position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.