Your new organisationSouthend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.Your new roleWe are looking for a Contracts and Compliance Lead Officer to join the education transport team on a full-time and permanent basis. This role will be based within a newly established team, and it is offered on a flexible and hybrid working basis (a combination of working from home and the office). As a contracts and compliance lead officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Home to School Transport service and ensuring that it meets the needs of students and families. This includes ..... full job details .....