We are working closely alongside with local authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Transport & Allowances Officer on a 5.5‑month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £13.26‑£17.14 per hour
Summary
The Transport and Allowances Officer provides administrative and customer‑focused support for the School Transport & Allowances Team. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure all services provided to colleagues, managers, and customers are efficient and effective. The role involves processing applications, maintaining records, managing payments for school transport and passenger assistants, and acting as a key point of contact for the public and schools.
Responsibilities
* Verify and implement monthly contract payments and process invoices
* Process applications and undertake eligibility checks for free school meals to ensure timely access for children
* Undertake HR administration for the Passenger Assistants (PAs)
* Act as a reliable point of contact for the public, school staff, and other LA staff, offering advice and guidance on school transport and free school matters
* Update finance details and produce management reports to aid decision making
Essentials
* GCSEs A*-C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths
* Experience of using Microsoft software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Administrative experience with an understanding of office procedures
* Experience of prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met
Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at short notice; you should have the right to work in the U.K.; this role requires an Enhanced DBS.
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. If the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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