Travel Enablement Manager

ROLE: SEND Travel Enablement Manager (Transport) LOCATION: Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working) SALARY: £46,731 - £49,764 per annum CLOSING DATE: 11th July | Interviews: 23rd July Panoramic Associates is proud to be working in retained partnership with Gloucestershire County Council to support the appointment of an experienced SEND Travel Enablement Manager to lead a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting over 2,000 children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the county. Responsibilities of the Role: Lead the management and development of a team delivering travel arrangements for children and young people with SEND. Oversee statutory eligibility assessments and commissioning processes, ensuring services meet legal requirements and individual needs. Develop and embed an independent travel training offer to build confidence and long-term independence for young people. Provide high-quality and differentiated advice and guidance to parents and carers, ensuring clear communication and engagement with service changes. Advise senior leaders, elected members and external bodies on SEND transport law, codes of practice, and local policy. Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools and transport providers, to design creative, cost-effective, and needs-led transport solutions. Ensure services are performance-managed, continuously improved and offer measurable outcomes for children and young people. Manage and monitor delegated budgets, ensuring effective use of resources and best value. Lead on resolving disputes, challenging unfair practice, and updating policy and procedures where required. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience of managing SEND transport, transport planning or public service delivery within a Local Authority or public sector environment. Significant level of knowledge of commissioning and procurement processes - including contract compliance. Knowledge of national Children's Policies & the legislative framework and how they contribute to local service developments. Implementation, monitoring and review of operational business plans and strategies for service improvement Previous experience of managing a team or supporting the management of a team. If you are an experienced manager with a background in SEND services, transport planning, or public service delivery-and you are ready to take on a role that combines strategic leadership with meaningful impact-we would love to hear from you. Interested? Apply via the advert to start a conversation or reach out directly to Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associate for more information.

Location: Gloucestershire, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/13/2025