Senior Home to School Transport Officer - CMB1826e
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Location
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/3/2025
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Description
Job details Job reference REQ00000018430 Date posted 30/05/2025 Application closing date 03/06/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £37,035 - £37,938 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Senior Home to School Transport Officer - CMB1826e Job description
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Salary: £37,035 - £37,938 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Temporary until March 2027
About This Opportunity
Are you an organised and proactive professional with a passion for service delivery and contract management?
Cumberland Council are looking for a Senior Home to School Transport Officer to help lead the planning, procurement, and monitoring of school transport services. Youll play a key role in ensuring children across the region have safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport to and from school, while also supporting other team members and working closely with internal teams and external providers.
Were looking for someone with experience in commissioning or procurement, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for quality assurance and value for money. In return, youll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team within the Education, SEND and Inclusion service, with opportunities for professional development and agile working.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good for our Childrens Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a real buzz about working in Cumberland and that they feel energised, valued and listened to, observing that leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sara McHale by email at .
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with a Childrens/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd June
Interview date: Friday 6th June
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Salary: £37,035 - £37,938 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Temporary until March 2027
About This Opportunity
Are you an organised and proactive professional with a passion for service delivery and contract management?
Cumberland Council are looking for a Senior Home to School Transport Officer to help lead the planning, procurement, and monitoring of school transport services. Youll play a key role in ensuring children across the region have safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport to and from school, while also supporting other team members and working closely with internal teams and external providers.
Were looking for someone with experience in commissioning or procurement, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for quality assurance and value for money. In return, youll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team within the Education, SEND and Inclusion service, with opportunities for professional development and agile working.
Who Were Looking For
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Cumberland Council is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good for our Childrens Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families. Ofsted recognised that staff unanimously report a real buzz about working in Cumberland and that they feel energised, valued and listened to, observing that leaders have established a strong Cumberland identity that staff can be proud of.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sara McHale by email at .
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is: Enhanced DBS check with a Childrens/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd June
Interview date: Friday 6th June
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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