At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the College's transport operations, including fleet management and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Clifton College, dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, plus holiday work and professional development.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for career growth and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student transport and support our vibrant sports department.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, with experience in operational management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Transport Operations Manager to take responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the College’s transport function, including fleet management, transport planning, stakeholder engagement, driver supervision, and regulatory compliance.
The role is full‑time during term time plus an additional 6 weeks during the school holidays (total of 40 weeks) across the year. To support the successful operation of transportation at the College and particularly to support our Sports department, this role will require working on Saturdays during term time.
This is a hands‑on operational management role requiring visibility across the College campus and close collaboration with academic departments, operational teams, external transport providers, parents, and regulatory bodies.
Salary range is £35,000 - £40,000 FTE.
Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College.
We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre‑employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Closing date: 19th July 2026
