Transport Assessor

Risk Assessment Officer - Passenger Transport Services 

Hours: 30 per week
Contract: Until March 2026
Location: Hybrid (initially office-based in Leicestershire for induction, then flexible working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk Assessment Officer to join a Passenger Transport Services team within a respected public sector organisation. This post has become available due to retirement and a wider service restructure, and the team is keen to appoint as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of passenger transport services, including support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities

• Complete and review individual transport risk assessments for SEND pupils

• Assess eligibility for home-to-school transport in line with policy

• Communicate assessment outcomes to parents, carers, schools, and internal teams

• Support the Council’s transport appeals process and prepare related reports

• Contribute to the annual review and reallocation of transport services

• Maintain accurate records and data to support service performance

• Liaise with colleagues across departments to resolve operational issues and promote health and safety best practice

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong communication and report-writing skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

• Experience gathering and analysing information from multiple sources

• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems

• Understanding of SEND and associated transport needs (desirable)

• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines under pressure

If you’re interested in this role please apply below, or contact Lola to discuss (07441 916248 | lbrookes@venngroup.com)