Community Speedwatch Coordinator Volunteer (Ref: 115)

Purpose

This role will work alongside the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) county Community Speed Watch (CSW) Coordinator to support, train, and develop CSW groups. Lincolnshire Police and the LRSP are looking to expand the current CSW programme and encourage local people to actively participate in speed reduction. The role will support communities across Lincolnshire to address concerns about speeding by monitoring and collating information about those drivers who exceed the speed limit. This will allow targeted education on the “fatal four” to help reduce the impact and consequences of speeding on communities across the county.

We are looking for motivated dependable volunteers who can assist Lincolnshire Police and the LRSP to develop CSW.

What you will be doing

Working with the central CSW coordinator and local policing teams to support CSW groups by:

• Training CSW members in recording procedures both in-person and virtually
• Being the point of contact for local CSW members
• Liaison with the LRSP county CSW Coordinator
• Completion of administrative tasks
• Assessing each identified speed monitoring site for suitability
• Attend the initial CSW Volunteer Group roadside check as support and provide ongoing support where necessary
• Ensuring compliance of the CSW procedure document

Skills, experience and qualities needed

The role needs volunteers who ideally have a passion for speed reduction and are both organised and methodical in their work. Someone who demonstrates attention to detail in their work, recognising the importance of health and safety whilst monitoring vehicular speed at the side of the road.

IT skills will be required with some knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Able to work flexibly as part of a team. Experience of providing training inputs would also be beneficial.

Location and times

The role will cover a designated area of the county. Days and times to be agreed, but the role will require a regular commitment of possibly up to 7/8 hours per week. However, hours can be flexible to fit around other commitments. 

Training and support available

All volunteers receive a Volunteer Handbook and a local induction in conjunction with the LRSP County CSW Coordinator. ‘On the job’ training will be provided by LRSP and there may be the opportunity to undertake further training relevant to your role.

You will have the LRSP Enforcement Delivery Manager as your line manager, as well as the support of the LRSP County Community Speed Watch Coordinator and the Volunteers Team at HQ.

Other information

Expenses will be paid for travelling expenses incurred, subject to you having the requisite insurance cover in place.

This role will require a security (vetting) check and for you to sign an agreement to maintain confidentiality, as you may have access to sensitive material.

What to do if you are interested

Contact the Volunteer Team at: [email protected] or on Tel: (01522) 947064.