Transport Network Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/03/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/03/2024 23:59
Salary:
£26,421 - £28,770
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Employment Location:
County Hall, Morpeth
Post Number:
ncc/TP/15906/979/DE
Further Information
The successful applicant will 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.
INFORMATION AND BENEFITS
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is
“To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Car leasing scheme
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
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.
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 or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.