Strategic Commissioner - Home to School Transport - 12 months fixed-term
£68,510 – £73,788 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 1241
£44,900
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.5×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1241 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 50% sure that is the right code. Cambridgeshire County Council is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3560 (Public services associate professionals), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Cambridgeshire County Council what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears | £44,900 Clears |
1140 Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport Also possible | £57,000 Clears | £65,100 Clears | £73,300 Clears | £81,400 Misses |
3560 Public services associate professionals Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About the role
It is a unique opportunity to shape passenger transport services across the county, working strategically with the Children, Young People and Learning Service, schools, healthcare providers, transport operators and community partners.
You will be expected to drive innovation, champion continuous improvement, develop high-performing teams and ensure the delivery of sustainable, customer-focused transport solutions that support some of our most vulnerable residents.
If you are a collaborative leader with strong operational, financial and stakeholder management skills, and are motivated by the opportunity to create positive outcomes for people, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th November 2026.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Gurdev Singh, Head of Service - Commercial, Contracts and Brokerage, on 07747 455016 or [email protected].
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Standard Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For more detail, please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in transport and distribution (SOC 1241) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Offer £68,510–73,788
- Middle half £37,908–57,512
- Median £45,864
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
Even the bottom of this range, £68,510, beats the market's 75th percentile. Cambridgeshire County Council pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cambridgeshire County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1241 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.