Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary, full time Operations Officer to join our friendly team at Cheshire East Councils home to school transport team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated employee who will play a key role in the daily operational activities of this busy service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will work within a team who plan and co-ordinate assisted home to school transport for students who attend mainstream and special schools, some of whom have complex and special needs. In this diverse and interesting role you will be dealing with a range of people on a day to day basis which includes schools, operators, parent and carers and colleagues from other service.



Cheshire East, like many other local authorities, is facing unprecedented challenges in terms of increasing demand for services and rising costs. A Council-wide transformation programme is underway to help us become stronger and more flexible, so we can deliver our vital services better and continue to support those who need it most.



You will plan and allocate service users to 'in-house' and contracted transport services ensuring that passenger needs are met and that transport is provided cost effectively and in accordance with the service level agreements with client departments.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Highways and Transport

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 7

Salary Min

30,559 Per Annum

Salary Max

33,366 Per Annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

3 months

Closing Date

01/08/2025

Ref No

E3111

ABOUT YOU

You will have:




An understanding of regulations with regards to transport operation, policy and legislation Experience of working in a demanding office environment Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work accordingly Effective teamwork and communication skills A flexible approach to work




For the purpose of the role, it is desirable that the jobholder holds a full clean driving licence.

WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN

ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE

- 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service

ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION

- A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay

FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN

- 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements

PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE

- The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)

CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME

- Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status)

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

- A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life

PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE

- Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East

VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS

- Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.

DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS

- Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:



Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities



Off-Peak Racket Sports



Athletics Tracks



Sauna/Steam/Spa

ABOUT US

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please Apply for this job at the bottom of the page, or, for or an informal chat about the role please contact Clair Kiffin 01270 371 490. We reserve the right to close any vacancy sooner than the advertised closing date, should a suitable candidate be found. Early application is therefore advisable.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact Clair Kiffin via email; clair.kiffin@chehsireeast.gov.uk



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk



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