Location:
Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7AH Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce.
This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £35,730 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new
Senior Travel and Assessment Officer
to join our fantastic Travel and Assessment team. Surrey School Travel and Assessment Team are currently offering a great opportunity for someone 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! Our team operates in a flexible, hybrid style with a combination of
office and home working
– with the expectation of working in the office for 2 days a week. 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. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary-related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Service
Children's Services provide a range of highly specialised services to vulnerable children and young people. These services are delivered directly to children and their families within extensive statutory frameworks. Staff working in these areas require specialist knowledge to deliver effective services to high-risk and high-need groups. This often involves close collaboration with stakeholders such as Senior Managers, County Councillors, and Emergency Planning. About the Role As a
Senior Travel & Assessment Officer , you will be part of the Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning Directorate, joining our Travel and Assessment team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Home to School Transport. You will undertake operational tasks and processes, working with Contracted Transport Operators, parents, head teachers, and other internal and external agencies as necessary. You will provide guidance and support to these service users, stakeholders and operators. Tasks are performed in accordance with relevant Government legislation and Council policies, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail, high levels of customer service and safeguarding. Additionally, you will hold contract management responsibility for approximately 40 of our operators. This team is responsible for delivering and monitoring compliance with the home-to-school transport service for children across the authority. This is a complex, statutory area of work that requires strict adherence to policies and procedures. The post holder must ensure safeguarding issues are addressed and that appropriate resources are allocated to pupils eligible for travel assistance. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement must clearly demonstrate: Experience in transport planning and/or contract compliance environments Experience in auditing and supervising suppliers and operators An understanding of safeguarding procedures Excellent communication and customer service skills Flexibility to work from home and independently learn when required Strong planning and organisational skills Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Clare Wiggin or Keith Baxter-Russell via email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22.12.2024 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7AH Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce.
This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £35,730 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new
Senior Travel and Assessment Officer
to join our fantastic Travel and Assessment team. Surrey School Travel and Assessment Team are currently offering a great opportunity for someone 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! Our team operates in a flexible, hybrid style with a combination of
office and home working
– with the expectation of working in the office for 2 days a week. 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. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary-related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Service
Children's Services provide a range of highly specialised services to vulnerable children and young people. These services are delivered directly to children and their families within extensive statutory frameworks. Staff working in these areas require specialist knowledge to deliver effective services to high-risk and high-need groups. This often involves close collaboration with stakeholders such as Senior Managers, County Councillors, and Emergency Planning. About the Role As a
Senior Travel & Assessment Officer , you will be part of the Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning Directorate, joining our Travel and Assessment team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Home to School Transport. You will undertake operational tasks and processes, working with Contracted Transport Operators, parents, head teachers, and other internal and external agencies as necessary. You will provide guidance and support to these service users, stakeholders and operators. Tasks are performed in accordance with relevant Government legislation and Council policies, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail, high levels of customer service and safeguarding. Additionally, you will hold contract management responsibility for approximately 40 of our operators. This team is responsible for delivering and monitoring compliance with the home-to-school transport service for children across the authority. This is a complex, statutory area of work that requires strict adherence to policies and procedures. The post holder must ensure safeguarding issues are addressed and that appropriate resources are allocated to pupils eligible for travel assistance. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement must clearly demonstrate: Experience in transport planning and/or contract compliance environments Experience in auditing and supervising suppliers and operators An understanding of safeguarding procedures Excellent communication and customer service skills Flexibility to work from home and independently learn when required Strong planning and organisational skills Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Clare Wiggin or Keith Baxter-Russell via email. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22.12.2024 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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Industry:
Government Administration
Specialties:
Adult Social Care and Public Health, Deputy Chief Executive's Office
Employees:
10,001+
Founded:
1889
Address:
11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, , GB, RH2 8EF
Every single person at Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to make Surrey a better place to live. Whether it's by protecting people from harm, making Surrey's roads safer or conserving our beautiful countryside. We want to continue making Surrey an even better place to live and we understand the key to this is a workforce with different skills and life experiences. If you are looking for an organisation which actively promotes on-going learning, a challenging career path and rewards success, stop your job search with us. Working for Surrey means making positive and practical differences to the lives of people living and working in the county.
