Community Transport Manager

Grimsby and Cleethorpes Dial a Ride

Manager

Main purposes of the role

• To ensure the smooth running of the service

• To seek resources/funding to ensure the continuation of the scheme

• To extend and develop the service

Reporting directly to the Trustees, main duties are:-

1. To identify and follow-up funding

2. To ensure al vehicles are maintained and insured, MOTs and permits are current and all legal requirements are met.

3. To be responsible for the day-to day running of the service including managing bookings, scheduling and informing volunteers.

4. To be responsible for Health and Safety at Work and ensure Equal Opportunities are maintained within the organisation

5. To manage the budget on a day to day basis, produce monthly financial reports with cash flow analysis and prepare accounts for audit to accountant’s requirements.

6. To recruit, train, support and supervise volunteers and staff

7. To negotiate and supervise any contractual arrangements

8. To liaise with other transport operators to ensure best use of resources

9. To undertake training as required

10. To install and maintain a system of recording information and statistics to monitor the scheme

11. To cover the duties of other staff for holidays and sickness.

12. To ensure all data protection practices are legal

13. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as determined by the Trustees.

Additional skills ( Desirable but may be negotiated)

Experience of working with volunteers and in the voluntary sector, including community transport

Experience of working with statutory agencies

Understand the needs of vulnerable people or those with disabilities.

Ability to communicate with others sensitively