Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

About the Role

Inspired Education Group is seeking an experienced Head of Transportation – Greece to lead the transformation and ongoing management of its transportation operations across Greece. The existing operation currently spans 2 schools - Moraitis and CGS, with 116 buses, 114 drivers and 114 bus escorts, through a combination of in-house resources and outsourced providers. While school-based teams currently manage daily operations, the Head of Transportation will identify, design and implement initiatives to improve fleet management, maintenance efficiency, route optimization, organizational structure and overall cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will own the Transportation operating model, implement a more efficient and scalable transportation function and lead the design and setup of transportation for the new Ellinikon school.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Assessment & Transformation

Conduct a comprehensive review of processes, organizational structure, staffing, systems, supplier arrangements and costs across both schools.

Evaluate existing team capabilities and responsibilities; recommend structural changes, centralization opportunities and clear decision rights.

Design and execute a prioritized transformation roadmap, with consistent governance, KPIs and management reporting.

Fleet Management & Maintenance Optimization

Own fleet performance, availability, utilization, lifecycle planning and maintenance efficiency.

Audit maintenance practices, vehicle condition, supplier contracts, repair costs and sources of avoidable downtime.

Implement preventive maintenance planning, robust maintenance controls, fleet performance tracking and cost optimization.

Review vehicle allocation, replacement cycles, maintenance procurement and supplier performance, ensuring safety and compliance.

Route Optimization & Operational Efficiency

Optimize routes, schedules, capacity, fleet allocation and driver deployment

Track and monitor performance KPIs (e.g. time of route, # of incidents, # complaint from parents)

Evaluate the economics of in-house versus outsourced services and recommend the most effective operating model.

Own consolidated transportation budgets, cost reporting and measurable efficiency improvements.

Introduce appropriate planning tools and performance metrics, including cost per student, cost per kilometer and punctuality.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead school-based transportation management teams and build accountability for results.

Assess capability gaps and implement the appropriate organizational, staffing and leadership changes.

Move the function from reactive daily problem-solving toward structured planning, proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance & Service Quality

Ensure compliance with applicable Greek transportation legislation, inspections, safety requirements and Inspired policies.

Oversee driver and bus escort qualifications, training, incident response and risk management.

Maintain reliable, punctual, safe transport and a high-quality experience for students and families.

Ellinikon Setup & Future Expansion

Lead end-to-end transportation planning and implementation for the new Ellinikon school.

Define routes, fleet requirements, staffing, maintenance approach, suppliers, systems and budgets.

Ensure launch readiness and create scalable standards for future developments and acquisitions.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline (ideal).

Significant experience in fleet-intensive transportation, logistics or comparable large-scale operations.

Demonstrated results in maintenance optimization, fleet utilization, cost efficiency and operational transformation.

Experience redesigning processes or organizational structures, managing large teams, budgets and external suppliers.

Strong analytical, financial, leadership and stakeholder-management skills; hands-on execution mindset.

Fluency in Greek and English.

Preferred

Passenger transportation, bus operations or other safety-critical operating environments.

Preventive maintenance, fleet management and route optimization systems.

Mixed owned/outsourced operations and new-site operational launches.

Key Success Measures

Fleet and maintenance: reduced unplanned repairs, maintenance costs and downtime; improved availability and utilization.

Cost efficiency: improved cost per student and kilometer, with transparent budget performance.

Organization: clear accountability, effective structure, standardized processes and reporting.

Operations and safety: reliable service, improved route efficiency, compliance and parent satisfaction.

Growth: Ellinikon transportation model designed and delivered to its opening timetable.

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