Road Safety Officer

North Tyneside Council; New York; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North Tyneside is seeking a Road Safety Officer to support effective interventions aimed at improving road safety and increasing active travel. Candidates should have experience in road safety education and a valid UK driving licence. This full-time role offers a permanent position within the highways and transportation service with a focus on making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Post holder needs to be enthusiastic about improving road safety.
• Requires working knowledge of road safety education in a public sector setting.
• Must have a valid, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the road safety team in creating effective interventions.
• Work on reducing road casualties and increase active travel.
• Collaborate with the Highways and Transportation service.

Skills

Enthusiasm for road safety

Working knowledge of road safety education

General knowledge of Health and Safety

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Road Safety Officer

Overview

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Advert Start Date: 22/09/2025
• Advert End Date: 26/10/2025 00:00
• Salary: £32,061 - £33,699 pa
• Hours per week: 37.00
• Job Category: Traffic / Highways / Road Safety
• Vacancy ID: 286411
• Employment Location: North Tyneside
• Post Number: REQ000034
• Closing date: 26 Oct

Responsibilities

You will work as part of the Highways and Transportation service, to support the road safety team in the creation and delivery of effective interventions to reduce road casualties and increase active travel across the borough.

Requirements

• The post holder will need to be enthusiastic about improving road safety and the health and wellbeing of all highway users.
• You will need working knowledge of road safety education, training and publicity in a public sector setting, alongside general knowledge of Health and Safety.
• You will require a valid, clean UK driving licence.

Contact

For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact: Samantha Lacy, Integrated Transport Manager, email [e-mail], telephone [phone].

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.

Why North Tyneside Council?

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we\'re crafting a workplace that\'s built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody\'s business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council\'s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government\'s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can\'t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.

To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here.

Applying & Learn More

Applying

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Learn More

For further information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council\'s "About Us" pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.