Road Safety Delivery Officer

36.25 hours per week Full Time, although Part Time working can be considered

£26,824 - £29,540

Location: Greater Manchester Various locations

Contract: 5 Years Fixed-term


About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference on our roads? Do you want to be part of a bold new initiative to reduce road casualties across Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is seeking a dynamic and motivated Road Safety Delivery Officer to support the delivery of the Vision Zero Strategy, with a strong focus on young driver education (16-25). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new road safety programme that aims to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries.

As a member of the Safer Roads Greater Manchester Partnership, GMFRS plays a leading role in delivering targeted education to young people. The successful candidate will deliver road safety interventions across educational establishments. You will also assist the Road Safety Coordinator on planning and executing proactive “days of action” to improve road safety outcomes across the region.

Key Responsibilities


Essential

  • Have a good understanding of health and safety, equality and diversity and safeguarding legislation.
  • Experience of coaching, training or teaching (not necessarily as a full-time occupation).
  • Experience in working in partnership with other private or public sector agencies to achieve a common goal.
  • Experience of working in a team to achieve a common goal with tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Have an awareness of road safety and the Vision Zero ambition.
  • Have an awareness of road safety educational material, NFCC toolkit etc.
  • Have an awareness of road safety and the key messages for delivery against key demographics and target audiences.


About you:


We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in partnership working, particularly within the education or public safety sectors.
  • Knowledgeable about the Vision Zero Strategy and the Safe System approach to road safety.
  • A strong communicator, capable of engaging with young people and stakeholders.
  • Proactive, organised, and passionate about reducing harm on our roads.
  • Full driving licence required

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a high-impact initiative that saves lives.
  • Work in a flexible, multi-agency environment with opportunities for innovation.
  • Help shape the future of road safety education in Greater Manchester.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.


We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.


To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/



FOR ROLES EXEMPT FROM THE REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT:

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and will require disclosure of all convictions including those considered spent under the Act. The role holder will be subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.


Mandatory Information:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Supporting Documents

↗ Road Safety Role Profile

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Location

Park Road, , Stretford, M32 8RJ, United Kingdom

Job ID

1059