Policy Officer - Road Safety (Wales)

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent safety charity in Cardiff is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their Wales road safety team. The role involves responding to road safety enquiries, liaising with partners, and supporting project delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in road safety or a related field, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and fantastic training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

33 days of annual leave

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• Previous experience in road safety role or related field.
• Experience in project work and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming road safety enquiries.
• Liaise with funders and road safety partners.
• Support the delivery of Wales road safety projects.
• Contribute to online content aligned to road safety policy.

Skills

Project work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Cardiff, Wales

For over 100 years, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has worked to create a safer society and prevent accidents which needlessly kill, injure and maim thousands of individuals each year. We have grown into a unique and well-rounded safety charity with an increasing global influence necessary to drive change and strive towards our vision of an accident-free world.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to work in the Wales road safety team, supporting the delivery of an annual road safety programme alongside the Road Safety Manager, Wales.

You will play a crucial role in collaborating with funders in the Welsh Government; road safety partners in local authorities and the emergency services in Wales and other stakeholders, by delivering road safety projects and advice.

Ensuring accuracy and best practice in task delivery and coordination, the management of deadlines and effective in-person and online communication are key responsibilities for this role.

Do you have:

• Experience and qualifications to demonstrate strong project work and organisational skills
• Previous experience in road safety role or within a related field.

Key responsibilities

• Responding to in-coming road safety enquiries
• Liaising with funders and road safety partners in local authorities and the emergency services
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of all Wales road safety projects
• Contributing to information, resources, and online content aligned to road safety policy, activities and services in Wales.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong team collaboration skills.

What we offer

• Development: We proudly provide a supportive environment where you can thrive. By joining us, you will contribute to our mission of achieving life, free from serious accidental injury. We offer fantastic training and professional development opportunities to help advance your career. This includes annual appraisals, personal development plans, discounted RoSPA training courses, one-to-one management check-ins and a variety of reward and recognition initiatives.
• Salary sacrifice benefits: Our salary sacrifice benefits are designed to enhance your work-life balance. Take advantage of our pension scheme, holiday purchase options (up to 5 days), Bikes2Work initiative, car leasing scheme and Workplace Nursery scheme.
• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing matters to us. You\'ll have access to a fully confidential 24/7 GP line and a comprehensive Health Cash Plan which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of retail, gym and spa discounts.
• Hybrid working/annual leave: We offer hybrid working arrangements, as well as 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and time off during our December office shut down. Plus, additional holiday based on length of service to recognise your commitment and dedication.
• Employee engagement: Enjoy social activities such as coffee roulette with colleagues, monthly wellness challenges and employee virtual quizzes. We also celebrate our Employee of the Month and our long service awards.
• General: Enjoy free refreshments, together with free parking and participate in interactive staff days that make work more fun and engaging.

Join our dedicated team and play an essential role in a life-changing charitable mission. You can make a difference while you grow your career.