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.
We are looking for an experienced and confident Transport Support Services Manager with a proven track record of leading education transport and fleet management services within a local authority or similarly complex organisation. You will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and person-centred transport for children, young people, vulnerable adults and internal service users. You will bring substantial experience in contract management, safeguarding, financial management and leading high-performing teams.
You will be a proactive leader with the ability to drive change, manage complex operational services and develop clear policies and procedures that support statutory responsibilities and continuous improvement. You will also be skilled at building effective relationships with colleagues, schools, transport providers and partner organisations to deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused transport solutions.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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 [email protected]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
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.
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.
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.
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: [email protected]
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.
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
