British Red Cross
Services Controller
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Service Controller
Location: Winchester, with travel around the local area
Salary: £25,541 to £27,200 per annum
Fixed Term Contract until: 27th March 2027
Hours: 35 per week
Additional Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
We’re looking for a dynamic individual who can ensure effective and efficient day to day logistic operations within our service. Someone who can prioritise tasks when managing multiple service user requests. As Service Controller, can you ensure the smooth and efficient daily logistics operations within our service? Can you ensure effective communication and coordination within the team? If this sounds like you then please read on!
A day in the life of a Service Controller will include:
- Taking incoming calls from hospitals, identifying and risk assessing referrals.
- Coordinating the crew to respond to the necessary elements of the service as required by service users (including transport, resettlement, and sitting services).
- Managing time-efficient routes on a daily basis, making effective use of resources in order to meet service user requirements.
- Indirectly line managing the crew, promoting high morale, and ensuring teams are engaged and aligned with service goals. Helping to cover gaps in service provision when needed.
- Ensuring the contracted service is delivered on a timely basis to the required standard (in line with policies and procedures).
- Working with and supporting other services within the area to maintain a “hub” approach to service delivery.
- Managing vehicle maintenance, supporting crews with vehicle checks.
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To be a successful Service Controller you'll need:
- Excellent customer service skills, with a caring attitude and an outgoing friendly manner.
- IT literate: working knowledge of spreadsheets, email, web-based, and word processing software.
- Strong time management skills. The ability to multi-task and prioritise.
- Ability to deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner.
- Good driving skills in order to carry out driver observation.
Interested? Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 23rd August 2026. Please Note: Early submission of completed applications is advised. We will be actively reviewing applications and may invite people to interview (at short notice) prior to the closing date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum).
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
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