The starting salary for this position is is £27,991 per annum for a 36 hour working week.Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity As a Transport Officer you will be part of the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate and will join our Transport Coordination Centre team who are responsible for the delivery of transport options for a number of our service departments. The role reports to the Transport Delivery Team Leader and is one of eleven Officers within the team who are responsible for key tasks such as planning and procuring efficient, cost effective and safe transport for a wide range of council customers, including mainstream and children/young people with SEND going to school/college, and vulnerable adults going to day centres. As part of this role you will regularly review the transport arrangements and implement any changes required which will involve the maintenance of accurate data held in the transport software system to ensure effective scheduling and the provision of accurate management information. Other key areas which you will be involved in will include (but not be limited to): Identifying efficiency improvements and implementing these on an ongoing basis to reduce transport costsEffective stakeholder managementAssisting with pupil behaviour management on transport in liaison with parents and schoolsWe are looking for candidates who can evidence the following in their CV and Personal Statement: Experience of working within transport planningAn ability to provide excellent customer serviceFlexibility to work from home and independently learn when requiredAn ability to plan effectively within available resourceGood communication skillsPlease note, in addition to this permanent vacancy, we also currently have two 6-month, fixed-term contracts available. At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow. Additional InformationThe job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/04/2022. Interviews will take place on week commencing 18/04/2022. Contact Details For an informal discussion please contact Matthew Winnett on or by e-mail at .uk We look forward to receiving your application.
Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
