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The Transport Services Team is responsible for the provision of transport to meet the Council’s passenger and fleet transport requirements.
We have a great opportunity to join the Team as a Transport Officer focusing on Contracts and Finance.
This role requires you to liaise with transport providers, parents, schools, and other professionals so you will need to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills. The successful applicant must be able to work on their own and as part of a team, manage their own workload in a continuously changing environment and our service requires you to be flexible to meet the demands during peak periods.
The Role Of The Transport Officer Includes
- Ensuring accurate invoicing and payment processes,
- Support the adherence to financial regulations and policies,
- Manage the tendering process for contracts, and,
- Ensuring compliance of contracted transport.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Proven experience in a finance role.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Procurement.
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
This is a very rewarding role in a friendly team based at Newbury Rugby Club. If you would like to know more about the role and our Service or to have an informal discussion, please contact Danielle Amor, Principal Transport Officer, on 01635 519672.
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
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