Road Safety Educator- Nationwide

Company Description

We are SGS- the world’s leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. We have 99,600 employees across our 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Wherever you are, whatever your industry, our experts worldwide provide specialized solutions to make your business faster, simpler and more efficient.

SGS Ireland Limited is actively seeking a Road Safety Educator to join our nationwide Road Safety Education Service. This role is a full-time hours fixed term specific purpose position based nationwide. 

The appointed individual will be tasked with delivering comprehensive and engaging road safety education programs across schools, higher education institutions, businesses, and at regional/national events, as part of the StreetSmart/ Road Safety Interactive Experience Shuttle.

SGS Group holds the contract to provide this service on behalf of the Road Safety Authority.

Job Description

• 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.

The educational programs cover all aspects of road safety, including:

- Walking

- Cycling

- Using public transport

- Being a passenger

- Addressing urban/rural transport issues

- Encouraging safe road practices

- Protecting Vulnerable Road Users

- Addressing dangerous behaviors on Irish roads

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

SGS Incentives:

• 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

Full Training provided to successful candidates

SGS is an equal opportunities employer