Network Safety Officer

Overview

Are you passionate about improving road safety and making a positive impact on local communities?

We are looking for a proactive and technically minded Network Safety Officer to join our Highways and Technical Services Network Safety Team. In this rewarding role, you will help deliver initiatives that improve highway safety, reduce road casualties, and support the efficient operation of the highway network.

Working with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, councillors, emergency services, contractors and partner organisations, you will use your technical expertise to investigate road safety concerns, analyse collision data, develop solutions and contribute to the delivery of road safety and traffic management schemes.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

Our Highways and Technical Services teams are committed to providing safe, sustainable and accessible highways for everyone who lives, works and travels across the county.

The Network Safety Team plays a key role in monitoring road safety performance, investigating collision trends, developing evidence-based interventions and supporting the delivery of engineering, education and enforcement initiatives that help keep our communities safe.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and encourage professional development to help you reach your full potential.

About the role

As a Network Safety Officer, you will provide technical and professional support across a range of road safety activities. You will investigate highway safety issues, undertake assessments and surveys, analyse complex data and develop recommendations that contribute to reducing risk across the network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Investigating road safety concerns, collision clusters and highway-related enquiries.
• Analysing collision and traffic data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Undertaking site inspections, safety assessments, audits and surveys.
• Developing and recommending cost-effective road safety measures and interventions.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, councillors, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Preparing technical reports, presentations and briefing materials.
• Managing and supporting the delivery of small-scale safety improvement projects.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, emergency services and partner organisations to coordinate service delivery.
• Responding to enquiries, complaints and requests for information in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Supporting the development of policies, procedures and best practice within the Network Safety Team.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets and service outcomes where required.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, standards and emerging road safety practices

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

You will have:

• Experience working in highways, transportation, road safety or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of relevant highways legislation, guidance, standards and best practice.
• Experience of analysing complex information and developing practical solutions.
• The ability to prepare clear technical reports and present findings to a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• The ability to exercise sound professional judgement and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Good IT and data analysis skills.
• A relevant technical qualification, professional qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Educated to NVQ Level 4, degree level or equivalent experience.

Other information

This post is based within the Communities Directorate, within the Highways and Technical Services and forms part of the Network Safety Team.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake site visits and inspections across the highway network, therefore a full driving licence may be required for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

Join us and help make our roads safer for everyone.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. 

This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards
• Cemeteries and Crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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