This an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work caring for vulnerable residents with the Community Transport & Meals at Home services. As the Community Transport & Meals at Home Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing vital frontline services that support independence and wellbeing across our communities. The Community Transport & Meals at Home Manager will:

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of Community Transport and Meals at Home services across two boroughs.
• Manage and support a multi-site team, including drivers, schedulers and supervisor.
• Oversee the efficient deployment of staff and a fleet of minibuses and meals at home vehicles.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety, safeguarding and compliance across all service areas.
• Monitor and manage service budgets, performance data and KPIs.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors and partners.
• Identify and develop opportunities to grow and improve the services, including new business initiatives
• Oversee stock management and food safety compliance for the Meals at Home service.
• Contribute to wider service development as part of the Community Services management team.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and enhance essential community services, including supporting future improvements and service development initiatives across both boroughs.

Benefits

• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service / Dental after 3 years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 20% Weekend shift allowance

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team who can provide strong operational leadership and deliver high-quality, customer-focused services. We are looking for candidates with a range of skills including:

• Experience managing operational, public-facing services and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring service performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and scheduling or operational systems.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and solve problems effectively.
• Understanding of transport, logistics or community-based services (desirable).
• Knowledge of food safety standards or Meals at Home services (desirable).
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Interview Date: Tuesday 28th July & Wednesday 29th July

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.