Road Safety Officer (Professional and Technical Officer Level 2)

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable streets? Join our Road Safety Team within the City Transport Service, where we are leading the Safe Systems and Healthy Streets Approach to make Bristol's roads safer and more accessible for all.

Bristol is a vibrant, exciting, diverse European city to live and work in. Come and help shape its future. The City has ambitious plans to deliver improved sustainable transport infrastructure both in the city and within the wider region, including:

• Transforming our local communities through the development of 'Liveable Neighbourhoods'
• Developing mass transit options for the city
• Building on our success as a cycling city to further develop and implement a world‐class walking and cycling network
• Making school journeys safer and increasing walking and cycling by implementing School Streets

What will I be doing?

As a new team, it is an exciting time as our programme of activities will continue to develop over time based on our research into how we can deliver these aspirations. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Road Safety Officer to identify and deliver road safety initiatives and projects within the City Transport service area that drive a reduction in casualties. You will lead and support road safety initiatives linked to our behaviour‐change, educational, training, and promotional activities, helping to make Bristol safer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery: develop and deliver road safety programmes, including behaviour‐change, education, training and publicity activities.
• Provide road safety expertise: identify and develop the Council's road safety activities as part of the continual improvement of the Safe Systems Approach, looking for opportunities to drive progress towards the Vision Zero target.
• Policy development: contribute to the creation and updating of road safety and healthy streets policies and technical guidelines.
• Promote Healthy Streets: implement and advocate for the Healthy Streets Approach, improving quality of life by making streets more pleasant, safe and accessible.
• Data analysis: analyse and present data related to road collisions and casualties to identify key issues and target activities proactively.
• Partnership working: be involved in joint road safety projects with other local authorities, emergency services, communities and stakeholders across the region.
• Cross‐departmental support: provide road safety advice to various teams within the transport sector, including planning applications and major projects.
• Representation and consultation: represent the Council at consultation events concerning road safety issues.
• Knowledge development: build and maintain a knowledge of road safety activities, interventions, Safe Systems and Healthy Streets approaches through researching legislation and best practice.
• Workload management: manage your allocated workload effectively, maintaining accurate records and ensuring project milestones are tracked.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Welfare policies as outlined by Bristol City Council.
• Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of project delivery, modelling best practices.
• Maintain a high standard of work quality, adhering to legislation and Council codes of conduct.
• Complete mandatory training as required, staying up to date with health, safety and safeguarding policies.

What You'll Bring

• Road safety proficiency: a proactive approach with a strong background in road safety education and policy, data analysis, training or publicity principles and a commitment to promoting road safety and healthy streets.
• Holistic problem solver: forward‐thinking, with an understanding of the intersection of transport, public health and sustainability.
• Communication excellence: proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Policy and compliance knowledge: up‐to‐date knowledge of road safety and healthy streets legislation, ensuring all projects align with regulatory requirements and sustainability goals.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of urban transport in our city. You will work on projects that save lives, promote sustainability and create safer streets for everyone. If you are passionate about road safety, the Healthy Streets Approach and making a tangible difference in the lives of Bristol's residents, we'd love to hear from you.

At Bristol City Council we offer a fast‐moving, supportive work environment where you can use and develop your skills. Hybrid working arrangements are available. You'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working, pension scheme membership, generous annual leave and a supportive environment that helps you make Bristol a better place.

How do I apply?

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. High numbers of applications may lead to shortlisting against desirable criteria as well.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any applicant who considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria is guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Equal Opportunities

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, including young people, Black, racially minoritised and disabled individuals who are under‐represented within the Service. Appointments are made on merit.