Job Description

Salary range: Grade 14 £53,172 - £55,323 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Join Croydon’s Transformation

Croydon is one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs, undergoing an exciting period of regeneration and growth. Our vision is to create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable transport network that supports vibrant communities and economic recovery. As Road Safety Manager, you will play a key role in shaping this future by leading innovative strategies that reduce casualties, promote active travel, and deliver on our Vision  Zero ambitions.

About the Role

This is a pivotal role within our Highways & Traffic Service, where you will:

• Develop and implement Croydon’s Road Safety Strategy aligned with Vision  Zero principles.
• Lead on road safety audits, collision data analysis, and community engagement.
• Manage the design and delivery of local safety schemes, school streets, 20  mph zones, and public realm projects.
• Oversee education and engagement programmes, including Junior Travel Ambassadors and campaigns on speeding and mobile phone use.
• Maintain and analyse STATS19 collision data and other datasets to identify high-risk locations.
• Represent Croydon in pan‑London forums and liaise with TfL, emergency services, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare funding bids and manage project budgets effectively.
• Provide line management and leadership to up to two direct reports, ensuring clear objectives, professional development, and high performance

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIHT, ICE, or a similar professional body.
• Proven experience in road safety engineering and public realm design.
• Strong knowledge of UK road safety legislation, design standards (DMRB, TSRGD), and TfL guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver projects under pressure.

A postgraduate qualification in traffic and road safety management is desirable. Occasional attendance at meetings outside normal working hours may be required.

Why Work for Croydon?

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and innovation.
• The chance to make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of Croydon’s residents.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.