Transport Network Officer.3386
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/06/2022 23:59
Salary:
£22,571 - £24,920
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Transport Network Officer
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.
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 £22,571 (Band 5)
- 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
For a copy of the job description/person specification please see website.
Closing date for applications is midnight on 1st June 2022.
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. 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 an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.