Senior Transport Operations Manager - Locality North Job Reference: 25001388 Location: Ballee Centre/Derry-Londonderry District Office Contract Type: Permanent Status: Full-Time Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Vacancies: 1 Post available Grade/Scale: Senior Principal Officer (2) | NJC pts 49 - 52 |£58,998 - £62,158 per annum Additional Information: While this post is primarily to cover Locality North (HQ offices located in Ballymena and Derry/Londonderry), it should be noted that this role carries regional responsibilities and travel across NI will be required to fulfil the duties of the role. This post will primarily be office based due to the requirements of the role, however hybrid working arrangement may be available at certain times throughout the year. Job Purpose Transport assistance is provided for approximately 90,000 pupils including those with special needs and students attending FE Colleges on a daily basis at a cost of nearly £75 million per year, with a current workforce of 750 drivers, 570 escorts, 60 admin staff, 25 senior drivers and 463 school crossing patrols. The overall purpose of the role of Senior Transport Operations Manager is to lead, manage and develop the Authoritys school transport operational requirements. As a key member of the Transport Team, the Senior Operations Manager is accountable for the provision of the effective and efficient transport service which complies with statutory requirements and relevant legislation within one of three Geographical Transport Service Localities coterminous with local council boundaries. The Senior Transport Operations Manager will assist and support the Head of Operations to ensure the successful implementation of a compliant, consistent, efficient and professional transport service within EA and ensure that service delivery is focused on meeting the needs of children and young people through provision of excellent services. The purpose of this role is to lead on the harmonisation of the transport service ensuring continuous service development and improvement of the Authoritys school transport operations. The post holder will drive innovation and service improvement across their locality implementing new and improved ways of working and maximising the use of digital technology to support and improve business performance. Essential Criteria Hold a bachelors degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 6) or an equivalent or higher qualification and two years demonstrable experience of providing specialist advice and support to senior managers on a range of non-routine service delivery issues, including the management of change OR Have four years demonstrable experience of providing specialist advice and support to senior managers on a range of non-routine, service delivery issues, including the management of change Have three years demonstrable experience of the successful leadership and management of operational services within a complex organisation, with evidence of knowledge and experience of: a. Financial management; b. Staff management, including HR issues; c. Analysis of information to develop strategic service delivery and reporting; and d. Managing and leading staff to achieve a high level of service delivery. Demonstrable experience of regularly and directly supporting and advising senior management in operational situations and planning responses to strategic priorities, including statutory and legislative requirements. The successful candidate will be required: a) To have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion; OR b) Be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion. The above criteria is an extract from the job person specification, for a full list of criteria please follow the details below on the method of application. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. Only completed applications will be considered. To start the process click Apply Now button below. Closing Time: Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 23:59