Senior Transport Manager (School Transport)

Cork
€90,000-100,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

At Excel Recruitment, we are currently recruiting a Senior Transport Manager – School Transport on behalf of a National Transport provider based in Cork.The Senior Transport Manager will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of school transport services across the Southern Region. This includes overseeing regional offices, ensuring safe and efficient services, managing staff and contractors, and driving service excellence in line with Department of Education & Youth policy. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational expertise, and forward-thinking vision to deliver long-term value and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:

Lead the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of school transport services across Cork and Waterford.
Manage and support regional school transport offices and staff.
Oversee contractor management, compliance, and vehicle safety.
Ensure regulatory compliance, audits, and reporting requirements are met.
Lead recruitment, training, and development of drivers and staff.
Plan, monitor, and optimise routes, resources, and budgets.
Engage with stakeholders, schools, contractors, and public representatives.
Support digital transformation and implementation of new systems.

Requirements:

Proven senior management experience in transport operations.
Strong knowledge of road passenger transport legislation and school transport policy.
Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in procurement, contract management, and compliance.
Strong IT, data management, and reporting skills (Excel, SAP, Power BI, etc.).
Commercial and financial acumen, with a focus on value for money.

In Return

Salary €90k+ DOE
Pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Subsidised GP visits
Study Scheme
Subsidised Canteen

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of school transport across the Southern Region.If you are interested in this Senior Transport Manager – School Transport role, please submit your CV via the link provided and Kayleigh will look after your application. For more jobs, please visit the Excel Recruitment websiteYour Name RequiredYour Email RequiredPhoneYour CV Required. Files Accepted: .PDF and .DOCCommentI agree with further processing of the CVDublin OfficeThe Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 DH99Cork OfficeUnit 1C, Ground Floor, Penrose Wharf, Co. Cork, T23VP9TNaas OfficeUnit C3, Wolfe Tone House, Naas Town Centre, Co. Kildare, W91 C8X0Galway Office7a Raven's Terrace, Fr. Griffin road, Galway, H91THF9Belfast OfficeSuite 301, Arthur House 41 Arthur Street Belfast BT1 4GBThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. By using Excel Recruitment you agree with ourManage consentClosePrivacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.Necessary Always EnabledNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Cookie Duration Description
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