Sustainable Travel and Transport Co‑Ordinator
Salary: £42,708 – £47,754 (Grade 7). Hours: 37. Contract type: Full time, permanent.
We are looking for ambitious and highly motivated individuals seeking a new and exciting opportunity within the Travel Unit. The service integrates the transport delivery of Adult Social Care, Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) and Passenger Transport, which provides a vital service to transport vulnerable children and adults with SEND needs across the City of Wolverhampton.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Driving the efficient operation of all internal and contracted Adult Social Care, Education (SEND) travel service to a high standard, whilst maintaining a strong customer focus.
- Supervising a large team of people to deliver a robust service.
- Proactively managing day‑to‑day operational issues that arise within the Travel Unit.
- Analysing and performance‑managing vital data collected by the Travel Unit.
- Ensuring safeguarding is kept as a high priority and mitigated effectively.
- Maintaining sensitivity and considering the complex needs of each individual case.
- Building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders including parents, schools and departments across the council.
- Maintaining effective communication with all partners, stakeholders and employees.
Role requirements:
- First Aid at Work certificate.
- Experience of managing a team.
- Extended experience in a transport or travel related field.
- Understanding of the needs of SEND and Adult Transport service users within a highly diverse community.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to a skills test prior to interview.
For further information please contact Tracy.Parton@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Working arrangements
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