- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX or West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU or Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ – Hybrid working
- Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week – flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
At Suffolk County Council (SCC), every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Road Safety Officer, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
Working closely with the Senior Road Safety Officer and Active Travel team you will help to develop and deliver road safety education to schools, colleges and communities, with the aim of reducing road casualties in Suffolk.
You’ll provide education and support in communities, for individuals and groups promoting road safety, healthy lifestyles, active travel and sustainability.
You will be the “Face of SCC Road Safety” to teachers, pupils, and members of the public.
You will need
- to be a self-starter, willing to positively approach groups and individuals to promote road safety
- to be happy and confident speaking to groups of pupils and adults.
Our ideal candidate would have experience in an education/training, road safety or behaviour change field, or of working within sustainable travel promotion/education.
We hope you’ll bring ideas and suggest new ways of delivering road safety messages to Suffolk. No two days follow the same pattern, and you will be flexible and manage your own time.
We value willingness to learn and grow with us, even if you don’t have the road safety knowledge but come from an education background we’d like to hear from you.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The post holder will be report to the Senior Road Safety Officer. The team sits within the Transport Strategy division of the Growth, Highways and Infrastructure Department.
The Transport Travel and Safety team includes specialist officers with responsibility for road safety education and training, transport planning, behavioural change, traffic management, safety engineering and the school crossing patrol service. The team works with internal partners across Suffolk County Council, including Public Health and external organisations as part of the Suffolk Roadsafe Partnership. We are a lively and proactive team which is pragmatic and solutions focussed.
The team works in a range of settings, including schools, colleges, workplaces and within communities, which support people to travel safely and sustainably.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Holly Jacobs for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07713 977940 or emailing holly.jacobs@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word)
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
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Tell us about a time you developed engaging educational materials or presentations (including online delivery if relevant). What tools did you use, and how did you ensure accessibility and audience-appropriateness?
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Describe an occasion when you coordinated a programme or scheme with multiple locations or groups. How did you plan, communicate, and keep delivery consistent?
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Give an example of when you used evaluation findings or data to improve an intervention. What data did you use, what changed, and what was the impact?
Step 4 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you’re invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 April 2026.
Interview date: 15 April 2026.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
