Job Description
Walking Networks Manager
Full time (35 hours a week)
Salary : £37,840
Do you believe in the power of walking? Do you believe that walking is the most accessible form of transport? Do you believe that walking is good for our physical health, our mental health and for our communities? We do, we believe that Walking is for everyone, everywhere, everyday. We believe walking and wheeling should be accessible for all and we believe that more people walking and wheeling is key to Scotland becoming a greener and healthier place to live and work.
At Walking Scotland, we know how powerful walking is and what it can do. We are looking a passionate and engaging manager for our National Health Walk network who can help us target those that need most support to make those first steps to moving more and can help us to grow the network so that as many people as possible can get out and feel the power of walking.
About Walking Scotland
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
About the role
As our Walking Networks manager you will manage a team of Development Officers who in turn support and enable the network to accredit and support Health Walk providers across Scotland. You will help us grow the network so as many people as possible can move more and feel the power of walking through the multitude of benefits walking can bring. You will be passionate about the benefits of walking and will help us spread the word.
Ready to walk the talk?
The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available by clicking the Apply button now. If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at Careers – Walking Scotland
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 2nd July
Interview date: 10th and 11th July
Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.