An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Road Safety and Data Team to appoint a dynamic and committed individual to support the council’s road safety function as a Road Safety Officer. This dedicated and friendly team delivers road safety education, training and publicity to all road users in Derbyshire. You will be an effective communicator with excellent organisational skills and capable of working on your own and as part of a team. The purpose of this role is to provide an innovative, effective, and efficient road safety service. You will work closely with colleagues in the team who deliver road safety, as well as colleagues in the collision data team and members of the Derbyshire and Derby Road Safety Partnership. You will be encouraged and supported to develop and become an important member of this team. What will I be doing: Develop and deliver road safety education, training and publicity to children and adults in a variety of settings Devise, develop and deliver road safety training initiatives such as First Gear, and Driving Safer for Longer Promote and encourage road safety at public exhibitions and events Work with partners in the Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership to develop and deliver road safety initiatives to achieve casualty reduction targets This list is not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail. What skills and experience do you need to have: Experience of working as a trainer and working with external partners Knowledge of road safety education, training, and publicity Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with attention to detail Be enthusiastic, versatile and self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team What we offer you: 25 days of annual leave, plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part time positions) Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month Generous local government pension scheme Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases Cycle to work scheme Discounts at selected county leisure centres and much more…… We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, a variety of Derbyshire based work, flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career. We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Lindsey Skelhorn, lindsey.skelhorn@derbyshire.gov.uk, 01629 538058 or Vanessa Ball, vanessa.ball@derbyshire.gov.uk, 01629 538060