Transport Solutions Assistant

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Posted on : 21-08-2025

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1-3years

Job Location

Nottinghamshire - UK

Monthly Salary

UM 17 - 17

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 21-08-2025

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

A temporary opportunity has arisen for a Transport Solutions Assistant to support the delivery of a broad range of specialised transport services including home-to-school transport youth and adult social care transport and ad hoc travel arrangements.

This role involves contract management procurement customer liaison and safeguarding responsibilities.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Coordinate and support a variety of specialised transport services across multiple service areas

Monitor and evaluate contract performance including regular site visits

Manage ad hoc transport procurement ensuring best value for money

Ensure all safeguarding and child protection protocols are followed

Evaluate and administer Direct Travel Assistance Payments (DTAP)

Liaise with schools and care professionals to ensure service users have certified Transport Care Plans

Conduct service reviews to identify efficiency savings

Use internal systems to maintain financial and client records and produce reports

Verify supplier and client payments; monitor revenue returns

Deputise for Transport Officers when required

Maintain high levels of customer care when interacting with clients and service providers

Skills/Experience:

Experience in transport coordination or administration ideally within a public sector or social care environment

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies

Confident in monitoring contract compliance and investigating service issues

Skilled in procurement and evaluating best value services

Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

IT literate with experience using bespoke software systems for reporting and record-keeping

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders clients and suppliers

High level of attention to detail in financial verification and service quality monitoring

Ability to analyse contract performance data and contribute to cost-saving initiatives

Experience working with vulnerable groups is desirable

Additional Information:

The closing date: 27/08/2025.

Full-time role: 37 Hours/week.

Experience in transport coordination or administration, ideally within a public sector or social care environment Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies Confident in monitoring contract compliance and investigating service issues Skilled in procurement and evaluating best value services Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities IT literate, with experience using bespoke software systems for reporting and record-keeping Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with stakeholders, clients and suppliers High level of attention to detail in financial verification and service quality monitoring Ability to analyse contract performance data and contribute to cost-saving initiatives Experience working with vulnerable groups is desirable

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