Technician

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our forward-thinking local authority in our Road Safety team.

Based within North Somerset, boasting both beautiful coastlines and rural countryside, you will play a key role in this essential highway service, which is focused on making our roads safer across the region.

You will be part of a dedicated team working to ensure that the highway network is safe for all users across North Somerset. The role will involve the processing, updating, and maintenance of the Council’s collision reporting system and undertake data analysis to inform the identification and prioritisation of road safety interventions.

You will also assist with the design, engagement and implementation of road safety interventions, including the preparation of scheme drawings and monitor and assess the performance and effectiveness of implemented road safety schemes.

As part of the team, you will help develop and implement our Road Safety Strategy and contribute towards achieving casualty reduction targets. This will include offering support and advice to colleagues and partners, and researching latest trends, initiatives and best practises to help maintain and drive continuous road safety improvements.

Depending on experience, the successful applicant may have the opportunity to undertake a programme of training and development leading to the successful completion of a formal qualification (Higher National Certificate or equivalent NVQ level 4) as well as on-the-job training and appropriate courses relevant to road safety.

An effective communicator, you will have an interesting and varied workload and a great working environment.

Whilst this is a full-time permanent post, proposals around term time only or part time working will also be considered, to take into consideration individual circumstances. We also offer flexible working hours to support a greater work life balance as well as a generous annual leave and excellent pension scheme. Our full range of benefits can be found on our website.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and analyse data on road collisions to identify key issues and highlight opportunities for proactive road safety interventions aimed at reducing both the frequency and severity of incidents
• Assist with the identification, prioritisation, and concept development of road safety interventions and the preparation and implementation of highway safety schemes
• Contribute to the development and implementation of road safety policies and procedures
• Assist in the examination of serious and fatal collisions on the network
• Ensuring the integrity of collision data by being able to effectively validate, cleanse and resolve data quality issues
• Undertake site visits and attend meetings with internal and external partners
• Produce presentations, documents, project plans and spreadsheets to support the work of the team
• Communicate effectively with contractors, colleagues and the public, both verbally and in writing, through the appropriate use of case notes and other record keeping within information sharing protocols and record keeping policies

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Road Safety and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• A-level / BTEC Level 3 educated, or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the post, or equivalent demonstrable experience in working with data
• Ability to manage / organise own work and that of allocated resource to meet agreed deadlines
• Knowledge of highways, traffic or road safety engineering
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Understanding of highway technical standards, safe working practices and legislation for service area
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of analysing data and presenting and reporting on trends using a variety of methods and techniques in a way which is insightful
• Experience of AutoCAD for the preparation of drawings
• Experience of written and verbal communication with varied organisations, including members of the public and Councillors
• Ability to think through how existing processes can be improved to the benefit of the service
• Experience of using Geographical Information System (GIS)

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How To Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact James Dawson, Lead Engineer (Road Safety) james.dawson@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07917 228260 (Please note on leave between 25 July – 3 Aug).

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: TBA

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.