Admissions and Transport Service Manager

Overview

Job Introduction

The interviews for this post are expected to take place on the 5th or 6th of December.

About OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Oxfordshire County Council is on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's ambitious transformation programme. OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’re seeking the right people who can help OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL achieve OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's goals while embracing OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's value of ‘daring to do it differently’.

In OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Children, Education, & Families Directorate, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL aim to improve and transform OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's services for every child.

About the Role

This role is key to the education service, holding strategic oversight for admissions and home to school transport policy. Responsibilities include working closely with the Supported Transport Service and ensuring eligible children receive timely, safe, and cost-efficient transport.

Management of school admissions will ensure compliance and fair access to places.

Effective budget oversight is critical, especially regarding the growing demand for home to school transport.

About You

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL seek an experienced manager who can engage with service user groups and families. You should be credible in working with schools and partners, establishing positive working relationships across the organization.

Strong management skills and knowledge in education, law, finance, and procedural matters are essential.

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Rewards and Benefits

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 health and wellbeing support.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, and various staff discounts.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL pride ourselves on OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's diverse workforce, accepting everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, or background.

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Safeguarding

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL's Commitment to Flexible Working

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is open to discussions about flexible working arrangements based on role requirements.