Driver Training Officer - Stevenage, United Kingdom - Hertfordshire CC

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About the team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably dynamic and business focused individual to join Hertfordshire County Council's (HCC) Driver Training Team.

As part of a wider effort to continually reduce road collisions, deaths and injuries, the post-holder will be responsible delivering driving assessments and specialist equipment training under the Driving Assessment Scheme.

Assessments and training are conducted on HCC staff, schools, community transport providers and other voluntary and community organisations in Hertfordshire.


About the role
This is an evolving role with new work streams in the future team plan.


The job also includes devising and delivering D1 training, responsibility for devising and delivering winter driving courses and other similar initiatives in support of 'Work Related Road Safety' initiatives.

Role specific training will be provided as and when required.


About you Essential**:


  • Proven strong communication skills with the ability to liaise comfortably at all levels.
  • In depth Road Safety knowledge and knowledge of the Highway Code.
  • Hold a full unrestricted D1 licence for 3+ years (
    not
    D101 grandfather rights).
  • Driving Assessor qualification (minimum Level 2).
  • RoSPA Silver as a minimum.

Desirable:


  • ADI licence.
  • PTTLS Level 3 or willing to work towards the qualification.

Additional information Disability Confident**
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.


Driving required

You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.


English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.


Job Reference:
HCC25463

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