The Role

Are you a competent Excel user?

Do you have excellent customer service skills?

Do you have previous experience in Analysing Data?

Are you passionate about making improvements and implementing change?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking to recruit a Data and Transport Coordinator, to join our amazing Children’s Services and help play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children in Wandsworth!

About the service

Wandsworth Council’s SEN Travel Assistance Service organises the daily travel assistance, for children with Special Educational Needs to Schools and Centres, both in and outside the borough.  The provided by means of Travel Assistance Budgets, Independent Travel Training, Specialised buses and/or taxis.

This is an exciting time to join a highly motivated team, which is committed to achieving the visions set for Wandsworth Council.

About the role

As the Data and Transport Coordinator, you will report to the SEN Travel Assistance Deputy Manager, own the pupil data model, analyse the data and provide reports for decision making. You will manage the daily operation of the transport service of Special Needs Contractors, providing transport for approximately 600+ pupils travelling by bus and taxi, receiving financial assistance and the Independent Travel Training service.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your people management skills, as you will be liaising with multiple stakeholders, acting in a supervisory role, and providing support to relevant members of the team.

For this role, you will need to ideally have a background in analysing data with advanced Excel skills.

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) will clearly evidence:

• Your experience in data analysing and forecasting will be critical in this role
• Your experience in Administration and Excel will be crucial for the role
• Your experience in providing strong customer service and Line management will be beneficial within the role
• Your experience in being able to analyse data and forecasting will be critical within this role.
• You will have a proactive approach and a good understanding of the pupil’s specific needs and the impact that travel assistance can have on their education and well-being. 
• The environment is fast-paced and demanding. The successful candidate will need to be a good communicator, well organised, have strong written and IT skills, be empathetic with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Contact details

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Raymond Oyediran by email at Raymond.Oyediran@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Benefits

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 24th July 2022
• Shortlisting date: To be confirmed
• Interview date: To be confirmed

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams, including BAME backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.

Equality Statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

How to apply

To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement must highlight your knowledge, skills and experience listed in attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the advert.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils