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.
We thank you for your interest in our roles and encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this position is £32,512 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity until March 2026. We are excited to be hiring a new
Travel and Assessment Officer
to join our fantastic Travel and Assessment team. Surrey's Transport Coordination Centre 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 – 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. 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 specialist services to vulnerable children and young people. Services are delivered directly to children and their families within extensive statutory frameworks and staff working in these areas need specialist knowledge in order to deliver effective services to these high-risk and high-need groups. This often requires close working with stakeholders such as Senior Managers, County Councillors and Emergency Planning. About the Role As a Travel and Assessment Officer, you will be part of the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate and will join our Travel and Assessment team who ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Home to School Transport. We undertake operational tasks and processes, working with Contracted Transport Operators, parents, head teachers and other internal and external agencies where necessary. You will offer guidance and support to these service users, stakeholders and operators. Tasks are undertaken in accordance with relevant Government legislation and Council policies, with an emphasis on attention to detail, high levels of customer service and safeguarding. This team is responsible for delivering and monitoring compliance of the home to school transport service for children across the authority. This is a complex, statutory area of work that requires adherence to policies and procedures. The post holder must operate to ensure safeguarding issues are adhered to as well as appropriate resources given to pupils who are eligible for travel assistance. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to clearly evidence: Experience of working within transport planning and/or contract compliance environment An understanding of safeguarding procedures Great communication and customer service skills Flexibility to work from home and independently learn when required An ability to plan effectively 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 11/02/2025 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. 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.
We thank you for your interest in our roles and encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this position is £32,512 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity until March 2026. We are excited to be hiring a new
Travel and Assessment Officer
to join our fantastic Travel and Assessment team. Surrey's Transport Coordination Centre 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 – 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. 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 specialist services to vulnerable children and young people. Services are delivered directly to children and their families within extensive statutory frameworks and staff working in these areas need specialist knowledge in order to deliver effective services to these high-risk and high-need groups. This often requires close working with stakeholders such as Senior Managers, County Councillors and Emergency Planning. About the Role As a Travel and Assessment Officer, you will be part of the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate and will join our Travel and Assessment team who ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Home to School Transport. We undertake operational tasks and processes, working with Contracted Transport Operators, parents, head teachers and other internal and external agencies where necessary. You will offer guidance and support to these service users, stakeholders and operators. Tasks are undertaken in accordance with relevant Government legislation and Council policies, with an emphasis on attention to detail, high levels of customer service and safeguarding. This team is responsible for delivering and monitoring compliance of the home to school transport service for children across the authority. This is a complex, statutory area of work that requires adherence to policies and procedures. The post holder must operate to ensure safeguarding issues are adhered to as well as appropriate resources given to pupils who are eligible for travel assistance. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to clearly evidence: Experience of working within transport planning and/or contract compliance environment An understanding of safeguarding procedures Great communication and customer service skills Flexibility to work from home and independently learn when required An ability to plan effectively 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 11/02/2025 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. 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.
