Transport Network Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/03/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/04/2019 12:00
Salary:
£21,074 - £23,111
Job Category:
Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The successful applicant will be one of 6 Transport Network Officers who report directly to a Senior Transport Network Officer working within a wider passenger transport team which consists of 14 staff altogether. The team are responsible for the planning, procurement and contract management of all passenger transport services delivered via taxi, minibus and coach operators. Transport Network Officers have the particular responsibility of organising transport for school children as well as social services passengers.
The role
The key responsibility is to put transport arrangements in place for a range of service users following assessment of eligibility. Ensure school transport is arranged in accordance with school transport policies whilst also ensuring best use of public money is also a key requirement. The ability to converse at ease with customers and suppliers and provide advice in accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post. It is also essential that the post holder has a good standard of numeracy.
We are offering:
A starting salary of £21,074
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Flexible working arrangements
Essential requirements:
Must have own driving licence
Please note that shortlisted applicants must be able to attend an interview, the date will be confirmed in due course.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Mark Cusack, Passenger Transport Manager (01670 624081, mark.cusack@northumberland.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; if Trans applicants have any concerns regarding the process please contact Claire Coe (Trans HR Support Officer) on 07775026871 or claire.coe@northumberland.gov.uk. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.