Home to School Transport Compliance Officer

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Bath & North East Somerset Council serves a unique and vibrant area that blends rich heritage with natural beauty. Home to the iconic city of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Roman Baths, Georgian architecture, and cultural vibrancy the district also encompasses stunning rural countryside in and around the Chew Valley, including parts of the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills, both designated National Landscapes. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and improving people’s lives, the council offers an exceptional environment in which to work.

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer to help keep children and young people safe when travelling to and from school.

In this role, you’ll support the Council’s Home to School Travel service by checking that transport providers meet required safety, safeguarding and contractual standards. Your work will give assurance that drivers, passenger assistants and vehicles are compliant, properly checked and operating in line with regulations.

About the Role

You’ll carry out routine and spot compliance checks, review documentation such as DBS certificates and training records, and undertake inspections of transport providers. You’ll respond to complaints and incidents, help investigate concerns, and play a key role in safeguarding children and young people using council arranged transport. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, producing reports, and helping to deliver safeguarding and health & safety training to providers.

The post is a mix of office based, home working and visits to providers’ premises, schools and other sites etc., so flexibility and the ability to organise your own workload are essential.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, methodical and confident working with rules, processes and evidence. You’ll be comfortable communicating clearly with a wide range of people, including transport providers, drivers, passenger assistants and council colleagues. You’ll be able to work independently, manage competing priorities and apply sound judgement when issues arise.

Experience in a compliance, inspection or assurance role is ideal, and an understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, or passenger transport would be an advantage. Above all, you’ll be committed to keeping people safe, acting with integrity, and upholding the Council’s standards and values.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Paul Wright, Transport Services Supervisor, by email at: paul.wright_bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on XXX-XXX-XXXX368

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible

Interview date: TBC

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.