Travel and Assessment Officer - Leatherhead, United Kingdom - Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council
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Leatherhead, United Kingdom

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The starting salary for this position is £31,262 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.


Our team operates in a
flexible, hybrid style with a combination of office and
home working or wherever you feel most productive.

We will ensure that you receive a full induction and training with regular guidance, support and performance conversations with your Team Leader; we want you to feel confident and capable in your role.


Surrey's
Transport Coordination Centre Team are currently offering a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career in transport planning.

If you've got strong communication skills and some previous experience of working in this key area - we would love to hear from you


As a
Travel and Assessment 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.


In this role you will report into the Travel & Assessment Eligibility and Delivery Team Leader and be one of 18 Officers within the team.

The work you do will be vital to support the planning and procuring of cost effective and safe transport for a wide range of council customers, including mainstream and children/young people with SEND going to school or college, and vulnerable adults going to day centres.


To make sure we are continually offering the best services we can, you will regularly review transport arrangements and implement any changes required, including identifying efficiency improvements and implementing these on an ongoing basis to reduce transport costs.

In this role you will be actively involved in ensuring the data we hold on our transport software system is accurate and well maintained, so that we can provide effective scheduling and accurate management information.


Assisting with pupil behaviour management on transport, in liaison with parents and schools, will also form part of your role.


To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to clearly evidence:

  • Some experience of working within transport planning
  • Great communication and customer service skills
  • Flexibility to work from home and independently learn when required
  • An ability to plan effectively

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Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/12/2023.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 18/11/2023.


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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
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