Driver Training Officer

Job Title: Driver Training Officer
Salary: £32,076 progressing to £34,834
Hours: 37.0
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Growth & Environment

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.

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team liaising with staff, schools, volunteers etc in providing advice on the driving assessment scheme, specialist equipment training, manage bookings and the delivery of the Driving Assessment Scheme.

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.

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.