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Service Director - Transport

P&S Service Sector

Oxford

Permanent ⁄ £50000 - £55000

Updated August 18, 2008

Taking full responsibility for the Operation of our clients integrated Transport solutions business across South East England through effective management of Resources, Staff, Budget and P&L.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record and in depth knowledge of managing an integrated Transport unit, preferably in a public sector or local authority environment.
In particular,successful track record in developing a back to back service that encompasses route planning, procurement of supply chain, fleet supply, maintenance of logistics for social services, non-emergency patient transport and special educational needs home to school transport.
Responsibilities -

• Deliver the agreed P&L budget and forecasts, increasing annual turnover and maximising operating efficiency in terms of process, people and systems
• Ensure workshop compliance with relevant operational legislation and company quality procedures
• To build a significant business by providing an integrated transportation solutions operation through targeted marketing and identifying and implementing growth opportunities
• Work as a key contributor or lead as required in respect to bidding and securing additional contracts within London and the South East
• Fully support Logistics, Sales and Transportation teams
• Continually develop improved efficiencies through a thorough analysis of the business and implementation of appropriate change programmes.
• Ensure all safety and security procedures are adhered to with out compromise

Who we're looking for
To be considered for this role, you need the following -

• Successful track record in leading and negotiating contracts with external service providers
•Knowledge of Contract mobilisation within the public sector environment
• Previous budget, P&L responsibility for at least £20m
• Good knowledge of the local authority / public sector transportation market
• Strong people management skills
• Successful Track record of sales and marketing or client management
• Strategic approach with a can do attitude to implement change and improvements
• Entrepreneurial approach with the vision to see and secure opportunities

About our client
Our client has been established since the early 1900s and now employs over 8000 staff across Europe.
Their purpose is to support public and private organisations that serve the public and meet the needs of the 21st Century citizen.

What's on offer
50 - 60k per annum + Benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)1932 264000. Job Ref: 12982595
Your application will be sent to Sukh Pattar.