Traffic and Safety Officer

Are you self-motivated, willing to learn and looking for a new challenge? We will provide training and continued learning to help the successful candidate interpret and use a range of policies and guidance to assist with a wide range of activities such as:

• Putting together packages of Road Safety interventions designed to positively contribute towards casualty reduction. This involves carrying out site visits.
• Coordinating projects and keeping them running smoothly. Plan, monitor and evaluate projects while they are active and after completion to assess how well they met their objectives.
• Undertaking various administrative tasks, including attending meetings with team members, stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Reporting on the project's progress including budgets and resources.
• Providing responses to members of the public, Town and Parish Councils and local Councillors concerned about road safety in their area.

Whilst a Road Safety background is not necessary, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the subject area and the ability to appreciate regulations and legislation. Our work touches almost all aspects of county life by providing vital services for residents, businesses, and visitors across East Sussex. By putting people at the heart of what we do, we are investing in the health, environment, education, infrastructure, and economy of our local communities.

This role is within the Local Traffic and Safety Team which is part of the County Council’s Road Safety Team. The team is responsible for monitoring and investigating crashes on around 3,000km of roads in the County and putting in place measures to prevent future crashes. The team works closely with organisations like Sussex Police, National Highways and Town and Parish Councils to promote road safety through improved traffic management.

The team also helps to identify, develop and prioritise a programme of transport schemes and local highway improvements which support the delivery of the aims and objectives of the County Council's Local Transport Plan, with particular emphasis on achieving casualty reduction, improving traffic management and enabling increased use of sustainable forms of transport.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a desire to promote and deliver road safety projects across East Sussex
• Can demonstrate their project management skills
• Have an understanding of road safety engineering and are committed to training to develop their knowledge further
• Have the ability to appreciate regulations and legislations

There is the opportunity for a mix of home and office-based working as part of a hybrid working model. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application, be sure to address how you meet the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience.

Interviews will take place at County Hall, Lewes unless you request an online interview. They will be taking place week commencing 19 May 2025. If you are unavailable this week, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Victoria Bartholomew, Principal Road Safety Engineer at victoria.bartholomew@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS Teams call or phone call.

For work that makes a difference.