Scheme Oversight Specialist

Job Description

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annumAbout the role Motability is a national charity that believes that no disabled person should be disadvantaged due to poor access to transportation. We help disabled people enjoy the freedom and independence to work, to learn, to access services, and to see family and friends.We provide a range of grants to help people with different kinds of disabilities and we oversee the Motability Scheme, delivered by the private company Motability Operations. The Scheme has more than 650,000 disabled customers who use the enhanced mobilitybenefits they receive from the Government to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair. Purpose of the role: There are two key elements to this role:

• To research external factors relevant to the operation of the Scheme including Government policy and developments within the automotive sector.
• To analyse and report on Scheme performance as delivered by Motability Operations.

What youll be doingResearch

• Monitor Government policy and legislation for:
  • The automotive sector including: transition to Electric Vehicles in 2030 / 2035; emissions legislation; introduction of Clean Air / Congestion Zones; taxation on motoring including potential Road Pricing.
  • Disability, including disability benefits that determine eligibility to the Scheme.
• Any changes that might impact the lives of disabled people, in particular their ability to access transport including all aspects of public transport.
• Keep up to date with developments within the automotive sector during a period of significant change including the transition to electric vehicles and the restructuring of motor retail towards manufacturer direct sales and online.
• Prepare research summaries and conclusions for directors and governors.
• Consider policy implications for the Scheme following research projects.

Scheme Oversight

• Analyse performance and report against Scheme operational objectives.
• Recommend improvements to the Scheme.
• Participate in policy and process reviews.

Management Information and Reporting

• Collate essential Scheme operational data into the agreed performance reports, key outputs include the Key Performance Indicator pack.
• Present high level monthly operational results commentary, identifying significant issues and trends affecting key performance indicators.
• Compile and manage the storage of Scheme operational data and metrics as a management resource, producing standard and ad hoc reports as required.

What will make you great in this role

• Excellent report writing skills.
• Insightful research of Government policy and business related research.
• Effective data analysis, compiling conclusions and producing recommendations.

Your experience Must haves:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally a financial or numerate based degree.
• Experience of writing management reports.
• Experience of analysing data, compiling conclusions and producing recommendations.
• Excellent writing skills, including accurate use of language and grammar.
• IT literate with extensive experience of MS applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle and analyse high volumes of data.
• Able to work on own initiative.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in use of databases.
• Experience in business related research and research of Government policy.
• An interest in current affairs and Government policy.

Reporting lines and relationships: Reports to: Head of Scheme OversightKey relationships: Motability Directors, Managers and Staff, Motability Operations, Department of Work and Pensions. Extra information:

• The role is based in Harlow, Essex, easily commutable from London, 30 minutes from Liverpool Street station, or 20 minutes from Tottenham Hale.
• Blended working is available within this role.

Benefits WHAT MOTABILITY CAN OFFER YOU� Holiday - 26 Days + 8 Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years service Health and Wellbeing - We offer private health care with BUPA alongside an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu vaccinations, enhanced sick pay and discounted corporate gym membership. We take your physical AND Mental Health seriously, with ourdedicated mental health first aiders you will have support and understanding from your colleagues.� Family Friendly - We offer enhanced Parental Leave inclusive of Adoption Pay and we understand that families require flexibility, we provide time off for dependants, flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Life Assurance is 4 x your salary.� Diversity and Inclusion - We value everyones unique qualities and celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves, no matter their age, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation,disability status, neurodiversity or otherwise. This is embedded in to our values and we celebrate our differences and create awareness throughout the year.� Celebrating Success - We love to recognise people that go above and beyond with our Spotlight Award as well as having team celebrations and social events throughout the year. Our culture - In the Motability office we "dress for our day", its an incredibly welcoming and inclusive environment where we look to support your career, we offer a mini bus service from Harlow Town centre and station for those using public transportto reach us and there are plenty of free hot beverages for when you arrive. Pension - Up to 15%, inclusive of a 10% non-contributory addition and Motability matching your contributions up to 5%We are a disability confident employer, feel free to make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you might need.Due to the number of applications we will only contact those candidates who are successful.

Keyskills :
researchdata analysis