Bracknell Forest Council
Transport Support Services Manager (pay award pending)
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If you are an experienced transport professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, this role offers the chance to shape services that support some of our most vulnerable residents.
Working in a high-profile service, you will have the opportunity to influence policy, drive continuous improvement and ensure services remain efficient, compliant and focused on the needs of those who rely on them.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office one day per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
About The Team...
You will lead our Education Transport and Fleet Management teams, based at Time Square, Bracknell.
The service delivers statutory home-to-school transport, social care transport and the council's fleet management services. Working closely with colleagues across Commissioning, Finance, Licensing and Children's Social Care, as well as schools, transport providers and other partners, the team plays a vital role in providing safe, reliable and high-quality transport services for residents.
This is a busy, high-profile service where strong leadership, collaborative working and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
Key responsibilities...
- Deliver safe, compliant and high-quality transport services for internal and external customers.
- Develop, implement and review policies, procedures, strategies and operational guidance, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, government guidance and Council priorities.
- Manage service budgets, financial controls, contract performance and key performance indicators, ensuring value for money and effective use of resources.
- Build strong partnerships with Commissioning, Finance, Licensing, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), schools, transport providers and other stakeholders to strengthen service delivery, safeguarding and risk management.
- Drive service improvement, innovation and co-production, identifying opportunities to enhance customer experience, manage demand and improve efficiency.
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Our benefits...
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Disability confident and inclusive recruitment
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Thursday 30th July 2026
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
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We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Zoe Livingstone, Head of Standards: Phone number: 01344 354192 or Email: Zoe.Livingstone@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Further information on this vacancy
Job Description and Person Specification Candidate Pack
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Transport Support Services Manager (pay award pending)
Employer:
Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
£55,224 - £60,728 per year inclusive of London Weighting
Location:
Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Yes
Closing Date:
30/07/2026 at 23:59
Reference:
People/26/341146
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