All Age Transport Commissioning and Contracts Manager

Directorate: Adults Social Care and All Age Commissioning

Section: All Age Commissioning

Grade: Level 15

Salary: £52,805 - £56,076

Hours: 37

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Stoke on Trent City Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community.

We aim to create a fair, green, and inclusive environment for all residents.

Join us and contribute to making a positive community impact. We are seeking a dedicated All Age Transport Commissioning and Contracts Manager to lead our All Age Transport service.

The role focuses on strategic and technical leadership for developing the All Age Transport brokerage service. Key responsibilities include:

1. Initiation, commissioning, management, evaluation, and progression of transport projects.
2. Management, maintenance, and analysis of datasets and transport data/services related to the service.
3. Procurement scope, monitoring, and management of transport contracts.
4. Providing strategic input into development plans and policies.
5. Implementing transport policies and strategies.
6. Integrating internal resources to drive value and innovation.
7. Developing demand response transport services.

Additional key responsibilities:

1. Manage and develop the All Age Transport brokerage function.
2. Under the supervision of the Head of Commissioning, manage staff, consultants, and contractors to deliver services effectively.
3. Manage team resources to meet income targets, and innovate service delivery.
4. Lead, motivate, train, and appraise a multidisciplinary team of transport professionals, and develop partnerships to deliver optimal outcomes in line with council standards and vision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will undergo a DBS check.

If an employee at risk of redundancy applies, their application will be prioritized. They will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values community diversity and aims for a workforce that reflects this. Applications from all community sections are encouraged. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

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