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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Road Safety and Data Team for a dynamic and committed individual to support the council’s collision analysis function as Collision Data Technician.

This dedicated team monitors, investigates, and analyses road traffic collisions and collision data. You will be an effective communicator with excellent organisational skills and capable of working on your own and as part of a team. You will work closely with other colleagues in the team who deliver road safety education, training, and publicity across Derbyshire. You will be encouraged and supported to develop and become an important member of this friendly team.

What will I be doing:

• Assist with the monitoring, investigation and analysis of road traffic collisions in the County
• Carry out statistical and numerical analysis of data to ascertain casualty patterns in order to ensure resources are directed to the correct road user groups
• Provide accurate collision data and technical information and present data in a range of formats for use in a variety of documents, including the annual Casualty Report and road user studies
• Maintain the casualty database by uploading collisions onto the system and validating collision data received from Derbyshire Police

This list is not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.

What skills and experience do you need to have:

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Aptitude for working with data and IT systems and demonstration of good Database / GIS skills
• An analytical and innovative approach to problems with good communication skills, both written and oral
• Awareness of road safety issues, particularly in relation to current issues and developments and working with external partners would be advantageous.

 What we offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time positions) plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more……

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, a variety of Derbyshire based work, flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop yourself and your career. 

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Claire Gibson, claire.gibson@derbyshire.gov.uk, 01629 538119

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 15^th June 2026 

Company: Derbyshire County Council

Salary: Grade 8 £29,719 - £31,691 per annum

Location: Matlock, Derbyshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Sector: Traffic Management

Job Role: Technician