Road Safety Educator- Nationwide
- Naas, Co Kildare
- Contract
- Full-time
- Develop, deliver, and coordinate road safety education programs and initiatives nationwide.
- Conduct road safety awareness presentations and workshops to various target groups (schools, higher education institutions, businesses, and at regional/national events)
- Create engaging and interactive educational materials, such as brochures, videos (in line with RSA guidelines).
- Collaborate with team members to develop and implement best practices.
- Provide training and guidance to teachers, parents, and other stakeholders on road safety education.
- Participate in community events and campaigns to raise awareness about road safety.
- Keep up-to-date with current road safety trends, research, and developments to continuously improve educational programs.
- Identify potential opportunities to promote road safety awareness.
- Candidates should have a background in teaching or training and hold a tertiary-level qualification in education or training. A minimum of two years' experience in teaching or training is required.
- The role involves demonstrating road safety expertise to the public through various methods, including face-to-face, online, on stage, at events, and during nationwide demonstrations.
- Knowledge of data protection compliance and a clear grasp of child protection issues are essential.
- Efficient schedule management for optimal service delivery, effective promotion of road safety campaigns, and the ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts nationwide are key.
- Excellent communication skills are necessary, with the ability to engage effectively with all age groups.
- The candidate must be self-driven, adaptable to different age groups, and able to deliver learning in a fun, animated, and interactive way.
- Passion, high spirits, patience, enthusiasm, and energy are important traits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word, and Teams, is required.
- A full clean driving license in category "B" is needed.
- Fluency in English is mandatory, and fluency in Irish is an advantage, though not essential.
- Comprehensive training program
- Health & Safety accredited training provided in First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire Warden Training as part of the role
- Advanced Driver Instruction training provided as part of the role
- SGS Onboarding Platform – SGS Campus
- SGS Employee Referral Incentive Scheme across all SGS Business Lines
- Continuous Mentor Programme to promote professional development
- Progression Opportunities
- Annual Tax Saver Tickets for Rail, Bus and Luas
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program - Spectrum Life Confidential Counselling Service
- Digital Wellness Platform
- Benefits Rewards Hub
- Pension once probation passed
- 22 Days Annual Leave pro-rata
- Laptop & Work phone plus support equipment for the role