About the role
Team: Delivery, England North East - Active Journeys
As the Project Assistant, you will play a key supportive role in the Birtley Active Travel Centre, with a particular focus on cycling-related activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Coordinating and supporting cycling sessions, guided rides, and other cycling engagement initiatives for people of all backgrounds and cycling abilities
2. Supporting community engagement activities, including:
administration of events
3. communication with internal and external stakeholders and volunteers
4. Data analysis and/or reporting
This role is ideal for someone who would enjoy getting outdoors and active and are keen to help other people do the same. You would have an interest in cycling, and be willing to participate in relevant cycling proficiency and ride leadership training.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
5. Some basic cycle maintenance experience, and a willingness to learn more including working towards relevant qualification
6. Strong administrative and communication skills
7. Experience providing support or information to members of the public (e.g. customers, visitors, service users etc.)
8. Experience in supporting projects, including event logistics, maintaining project documentation, and assisting with stakeholder engagement.