Safer Roads Officer
- Hourly rate: £12.00.
- Location: Hutton.
- Job Type: 3-month temporary contract.
We are looking for a dedicated Safer Roads Officer to provide professional, efficient, and effective administrative support in relation to non-recordable motoring offences. The role is crucial in promoting road safety, reducing casualties on Lancashire's roads, and ensuring offenders are brought to justice when necessary.
**Day to Day of the role:
- Keep SRU Managers informed of any changes in legislation, policy, and procedure.
- Provide high-quality service to the public, officers, and colleagues, maintaining confidentiality and striving for continual improvement.
- Support operational officers with advice and guidance in preparing evidence to comply with national file standards and assist in successful prosecutions.
- Work in a multifunctional team to deliver cost-effective criminal justice administrative processes, managing demand, and meeting deadlines.
- Provide advice and guidance on traffic offence reports, fixed penalties, camera enforcement notices, and diversionary courses.
- Monitor adherence to procedural, legal, and home office requirements, addressing non-compliance appropriately.
- Act as a subject matter expert in injury due care investigations, conducting evidential reviews and advising on prosecution viability.
- Prepare files for prosecution within agreed standards and legislative timeframes.
- Respond to complaints and general enquiries professionally and promptly.
- Contribute to the development of efficient processes and systems in respect to SRU and criminal justice procedures.
**Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in an administrative role within a busy environment handling confidential information.
- Ability to work to a high standard with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines.
- Experience in producing accurate written information with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in inputting, updating, and maintaining computerised systems.
- Effective communication skills at all levels.
- Experience in maintaining strict confidentiality and using tact and diplomacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Software applications including Outlook and Word.
- A flexible approach to working hours and practices.