Transport Solutions Assistant

Company : Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll

Job Type : Contract

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Transport Solutions Assistant

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• A temporary opportunity has arisen for a Transport Solutions Assistant to support the delivery of a broad range of specialised transport services, including home-to-school transport, youth and adult social care transport, and ad hoc travel arrangements.

• This role involves contract management, procurement, customer liaison, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Coordinate and support a variety of specialised transport services across multiple service areas

• Monitor and evaluate contract performance, including regular site visits

• Manage ad hoc transport procurement, ensuring best value for money

• Ensure all safeguarding and child protection protocols are followed

• Evaluate and administer Direct Travel Assistance Payments (DTAP)

• Liaise with schools and care professionals to ensure service users have certified Transport Care Plans

• Conduct service reviews to identify efficiency savings

• Use internal systems to maintain financial and client records and produce reports

• Verify supplier and client payments; monitor revenue returns

• Deputise for Transport Officers when required

• Maintain high levels of customer care when interacting with clients and service providers

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in transport coordination or administration, ideally within a public sector or social care environment

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies

• Confident in monitoring contract compliance and investigating service issues

• Skilled in procurement and evaluating best value services

• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• IT literate, with experience using bespoke software systems for reporting and record-keeping

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders, clients and suppliers

• High level of attention to detail in financial verification and service quality monitoring

• Ability to analyse contract performance data and contribute to cost-saving initiatives

• Experience working with vulnerable groups is desirable

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 27/08/2025.

• Full-time role: 37 Hours/week.

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