Force
Hertfordshire Constabulary
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HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
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Contract Duration
Permanent
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Contract Type
Full Time
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Department
Joint Protective Services
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Location
Stevenage
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Grade
A4
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Salary
32,613
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Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
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Hours / Week
37
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Closing Date
06/09/2026, 23:55
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Job Description
Make a Difference to Road Safety Across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire
We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Traffic Management Officer to join our Road Safety Team supporting Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in road safety and traffic management to provide specialist advice and guidance on a wide range of traffic management, highway engineering and road safety matters. You will work with police colleagues, local authorities, National Highways, developers, event organisers and other partners to help reduce road danger and improve safety for all road users.
If you have knowledge of traffic management, strong partnership-working skills and a passion for improving road safety outcomes, we would like to hear from you.
About the Role
As the Traffic Management Officer, you will provide expert advice on traffic management and road safety issues, influencing strategic and operational decisions across the BCH alliance.
You will play a key role in supporting road safety initiatives, analysing traffic data, reviewing major developments and events, and working with partners to identify engineering and enforcement solutions aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury collisions.
The role offers a varied workload, combining technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, site inspections, consultation responses and strategic representation.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Act as the force subject matter expert on traffic management and road safety matters.
Respond to consultations from National Highways, local authorities, planning bodies, parish councils and members of the public.
Provide advice and support to Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs) and major event planning teams.
Deploy, collect and analyse traffic data recording equipment to assess traffic speed, volume and vehicle weight information.
Support police and highway authority interventions designed to reduce killed and seriously injured (KSI) collisions.
Participate in Road Safety Audits (Stages 2, 3 and 4).
Conduct site visits following fatal road traffic collisions and liaise with highway authorities and Forensic Collision Investigation Units.
Review major housing development proposals and provide specialist traffic management advice through planning consultation processes.
Prepare formal responses on behalf of Chief Officers regarding traffic management matters.
Represent BCH at local, regional and national meetings, forums and working groups.
Attend Safety Advisory Groups, providing procedural, legislative and operational advice.
Identify and report highway defects and road infrastructure concerns.
Provide specialist advice to senior officers, road policing units and external partners.
Administer cycle time trial notifications.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Knowledge of traffic management, road safety, highways or a related discipline.
Relevant qualifications in traffic management, road safety or highway engineering, or the ability to acquire them.
An ability to contribute to projects and support the delivery of outcomes.
Strong partnership-working and stakeholder engagement skills.
The ability to research and prepare reports, business cases or consultation responses.
Sound IT skills and the ability to work with data collection and analysis systems.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
Hold a full UK driving licence.
Be willing and able to travel across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and nationally as required.
Successfully complete the required vetting process.
Undertake training relevant to the role.
Comply with all health and safety requirements.
Please note that this role may be subject to a medical assessment prior to appointment, and successful applicants will be required to meet probationary objectives.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity or discuss the role in more detail, please contact Richard Hann via email at
[email protected]
Additional Advert Information
Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
Transferring to another force
Renewing vetting clearance
Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
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For more information on the Competency Values Framework (CVF) please click HERE
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Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.
We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.
Why Choose a Career in Policing?
Hertfordshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.
If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
We’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
Carers and Discretionary Leave
Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
People of all ages and abilities
All faiths and religions
LGBTQ+ communities
Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds
All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.
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Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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Hertfordshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.
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