Head of Transport

Full Job Description

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Job Title: Head of Transport  - Blenheim
Location: Birmingham / Coventry / Leicester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
UK applicants only | No sponsorship

About us:

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual — a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/our-services

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Transport Manager for our Blenheim division to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of all vehicles and drivers under our Operator Licence. You will play a key role in keeping our transport services running smoothly, supporting schools and colleagues, and ensuring that all statutory and safety requirements are met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensuring full compliance with all Operator Licence requirements
• Verifying drivers have the correct and valid licences
• Overseeing tachograph calibrations and drivers’ hours compliance
• Ensuring all vehicles are safe, roadworthy and maintained to regulatory standards
• Managing daily walkaround checks and driver defect reporting
• Coordinating repairs, inspections and maintenance with external providers
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, defects and service history
• Supporting daily transport operations, timetabling and vehicle allocation
• Handling incident reporting, investigation and resolution
• Acting as the main point of contact for the Office of the Traffic Commissioner
• Providing updates, guidance and best practice across transport operations
• Maintaining transport documentation, logs and compliance records
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and compliance

Essential Experience & Skills

• Category D Driving Licence
• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Strong understanding of passenger transport legislation and compliance
• Experience managing transport operations, vehicles and drivers
• Confident using digital systems and transport‑related software
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, thorough approach

Desirable

• Previous responsibility for an Operator Licence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams

Benefits

• Experience in standardising communications across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with education sector challenges.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista (discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover and more)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.