Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Community Transport Co-ordinator to join our Housing and Communities team for a fixed term period of 12 months.
The Braintree Community Transport Scheme provides a social car scheme, dial a ride scheme and minibus hire to residents, community groups and schools across the Braintree District.
The scheme is membership based and provides transport to health and social appointments, shopping, events and local activities.

Managing the transport requirements of individual residents and groups, you will take them to events in their local community, appointments, shopping and to visit friends and relatives, contributing to their wellbeing and quality of life. You will also supervise a team of paid and volunteer drivers, planning workloads and daily schedules, organise the movement of minibus fleet to meet hirers’ requirements and ensure vehicles are deployed efficiently.

The successful candidate will need excellent, adaptable communication skills to deal with members of the public,
taking into consideration the vulnerable client group, community groups and schools, as well as liaising with volunteer drivers and other Council departments.
You will need to be organised, with the ability to plan and manage both your own and the driver team’s workloads, as well as ensuring the minibus fleet and the cars used by volunteers are maintained in line with the legalities of running a community transport scheme.

As part of the role, you will be provided with training on the flexi route booking system so will need to be computer literate.
Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role, (home/office based), subject to business need.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Tracey Parry on 01376 552525 or email tracey.parry@braintree.gov.uk.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns,
London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports.
We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach,
which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

– Flexible working
– Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
– Local government pension scheme
– Learning and development for all employees
– Employee discounts at local businesses
– Employee recognition schemes
– Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

To apply for the role, click Apply online below.

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on Sunday 25th January.

Interviews will be held week beginning 2nd February 2026.