Job Description

Job Title

Sales Support Coordinator (Fixed Term until August 2026, with potential to become permanent)

Location

Remote (UK)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00-15:00
Ability to travel including to the Slough office and events in the UK, when required

About StudentSafe

StudentSafe are the independent school transport specialists. We provide tailored transport solutions for independent schools, covering home-to-school services as well as games, fixtures and trips transport. Our work helps schools improve safety and parent satisfaction, reduce costs and emissions, and make better use of their catchment and admissions potential. We take the complexity out of school transport so schools can focus on delivering an outstanding education.

Role Overview

This is a new role created to support the growth of our consultancy and sales functions. It is offered initially as a fixed-term contract running until August 2026. If the arrangement works well for both you and the business, there is a strong possibility that the role will be extended and may become a permanent position.

We are seeking a Sales Support Coordinator to provide administrative, analytical and organisational support to our two-person sales team. The role includes research, survey facilitation, data handling, budgeting support, route-optimisation and onboarding tasks.

You don't need prior experience in route optimisation or transport planning, but you must be a quick learner. Our experienced sales team will train you on all specialist areas, including surveys, budget preparation and route-planning tools.

Key Responsibilities

Research schools, transport contexts, catchment data and competitor info Facilitate parent and staff transport surveys: managing distribution, tracking responses, drawing out insights and compiling results Assist with route optimisation tasks such as data preparation, mapping and spreadsheets (full training provided) Support budgeting for transport services: collecting cost inputs, updating templates and preparing financial summaries Maintain internal systems, spreadsheets and databases Help prepare presentations, proposals and follow-up materials for schools Coordinate workflow for the sales team: track deadlines, highlight issues and keep tasks moving, assist with events and conferences Support ad hoc administrative and research tasks as required, including to support the wider StudentSafe team where appropriate

Person Specification

Essential:

A quick learner, comfortable picking up new systems, tools and processes Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Confident using Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Slides Comfortable working with data and digital tools Self-motivated, dependable and able to work remotely Available Monday to Friday, 10:00-15:00 for the duration of the fixed-term contract until August 2026 Willing to be trained in route optimisation, surveys and budgeting
Desirable (not required):

Experience in sales support, administration or operations Familiarity with transport, logistics or route planning Experience working with schools Exposure to budgeting or data analysis Comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders

What We Offer

A remote fixed-term contract until August 2026, with the possibility of extension into a permanent position 18,000 p/a salary for 25 hours/week (equivalent to 28,000 full time) Family friendly working hours Training and ongoing support from experienced sales consultants Opportunities to develop specialist skills in school transport consultancy A friendly, supportive team environment Meaningful work supporting schools, families and pupils 25 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays (based on fte) Contribution to Nest workplace pension
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Work Location: Remote