Specialist Travel Officer

The Passenger Transport Group provides a range of transport solutions for children andadults across Shropshire to get to schools, specialist placements, colleges and day centresusing both the commercial market of approved operators and the Council's own PassengerFleet.We also manage the commissioning of all vehicles for Shropshire Council including gritters,library vans, public health vehicles and road repair vehicles.This role will assist in the efficient commissioning and day to day contract management of adynamic and challenging network of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) andadult services transport contracts that meet passenger need whilst offering best value.

We are looking for a pro-active and highly organised individual who is able to bring excellentcommunication skills to this dynamic service area.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities forpersonal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:Shropshire Council Job Advert - 2023 v.2.1

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33
days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services, 1. With effect from 1 April 2024, £1,290 (pro rata for part-time employees) to be
paid as a consolidated, permanent addition on all NJC pay points 2 to 43 inclusive (Grade 1, SCP2 to Band 13, SCP 43). 2. With effect from 1 April 2024, an increase of 2.50% on all pay points (pro rata for part-time staff) above SCP 43, those on Band 14 and 15. 3. With effect from 1 April 2024 an increase of 2.50% on allowances.The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government payposition is available to view:Employer circular - Local Government pay offer 2024 | Local Government Association