Have a positive impact.

Joining the Safe Roads and Casualty Reduction Group within Network Services, you’ll provide assurance, direction and leadership on a variety of safety and risk-related matters for the Highways Agency. This will involve determining policy relating to the safety risk management of highway projects and the development and use of new tools with the Agency’s Safety Management System. You’ll be valued for your advice and guidance, and make a difference at the highest level as you ensure best value for the Agency and maintain safety standards and technical governance. To succeed in this important role, you’ll have extensive strategic experience in safety risk management and analysis, as well as the credibility to make the case for safety at all levels and be an influential source of advice. Excellent project management skills are essential, as is the ability to lead and motivate a team, communicate well and build relationships.    

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile organisation that makes a vital contribution to the quality of life in England. In addition to the salary shown above, the Civil Service offers a generous pension scheme, and 30 days leave, together with 10½ public holidays.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.highways.gov.uk/jobs or contact Dawn Snedden on 0113 283 4861 or email Dawn.Snedden@highways.gsi.gov.uk quoting reference VV1656.

Closing date: 19 February 2010.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.

The Highways Agency is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.