Travel and Transport Office Administrator

We are seeking a Travel and Transport Office Administrator with great organisational skills and an eye for detail to work within a small friendly team. In this role, you will support our Travel and Transport Manager in the smooth and efficient running of the Travel and Transport department. 

A background in transport is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative and logistical duties related to our school's travel and transport operations. Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing the minibus/coach diaries and issuing of vehicle keys.
• Liaising regularly with other departments, drivers and external transport providers.
• Assisting the finance team to ensure student accounts are accurately reconciled.
• Obtaining quotes for excursions and sporting events.
• Booking of external transport.
• Assisting with the organisation of Student end of term travel arrangements.
• Ensuring that all school vehicle and transport records are accurately maintained.
• Assisting in the organisation of daily minibus services
• Covering the Travel Office in the absence of the Travel and Transport Manager.

If you're someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, excels in efficiency and organisation and has a working knowledge of Office 365 applications (Excel, Word and Outlook) we would love to hear from you.

The role is for 34 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. You will also be expected to work an additional 9 weeks during the school holidays. 

In return, you will receive a salary of £19,116.23 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay), generous holiday entitlement, freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month, access to the school facilities and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme. 

About us

Millfield is an independent boarding school with outstanding pastoral and co-curricular activities set in the heart of Somerset. We cater for approximately 1,300 pupils aged 13 to 18, all of whom are engaged in sport and physical activities. Millfield Prep School is located four miles away in the bustling town of Glastonbury, catering to a further 350 pupils from ages 7 to 13. Both schools have outstanding facilities and a vibrant multisport environment.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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