Transport Logistics Manager

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, term time plus.
Salary: £42,000 (full-time equivalent, pro-rated for part-time working)

If you are a well-organised and proactive individual who can offer previous transport management experience, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join us as a Transport Logistics Manager, overseeing the provision of an effective transport service across the Uppingham Group of Schools (UGS).

This dynamic new role comes at an exciting time for the UGS, as we expand our transport service. You will manage all aspects of transport for pupils and school operations, delivering a reliable, timely and safe service on a daily basis for both Uppingham School and Maidwell Hall, whilst also ensuring our fleet of multi-purpose vehicles is well maintained and in compliance with Health and Safety law.

With the opening of Uppingham School's first Day House in September 2024, the Transport Manager will be required to set up, launch and maintain a reliable home-to-school and school-to-home bus service for pupils.

In addition to your management duties, you will also share administrative responsibilities with a Transport Administrator, covering early morning and evening services on a rotating shift basis.

You will need a clean driving licence and a Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers. Prior experience of managing passenger transport operations, preferably in a school environment, is essential, along with additional prior experience managing complex vehicle and driver services. You will need knowledge of applicable transport regulations, whilst basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance would be desirable. Transport compliance training can be provided.

Benefits

In return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:

50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
Death in service cover with a lump sum of twice annual salary
Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual admin fee)
Free staff lunches in term-time
School fee day place discount
25% Holiday Club discount for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
Retail and restaurant discounts, via Westfield platform
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual ‘flu jabs
Employee Assistance programme
Contributory Pension Scheme
Occupational Health services
Westfield health care package
Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
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Closing date: 18th April 2024
Interview Date: W/C 22nd April 2024

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

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