This role has a starting salary of £23,757.60 per annum, based on a 28.8-hour working week (pro rata to £29,697 FTE). This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until September 2026.
Are you passionate about cycling and ensuring every child learns how to ride a bike? If so, we'd LOVE to hear from you! Active Surrey is looking for an ambitious, driven and inspiring Active Communities Assistant to join the dynamic and passionate Active Surrey team.
Rewards and Benefits
26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesAbout the Team
We are Active Surrey. We are one of 43 national Active Partnerships, who are funded by Sport England, to tackle inactivity which is driven by inequalities. We believe in the power of physical activity and the benefits it can offer. A mood booster, a confidence lifter, a social enhancer and a life extender. Less than half Surrey's kids are doing enough physical activity every week, which falls to only 4 out of 10 children amongst lower-income families. In addition, 3 out of 10 Surrey adults aren't doing enough, rising to over 4 out of 10 amongst those earning less. That's why we need YOU to join our Movement for Change.
Help us challenge and change the status quo to get more people moving
Help us create a fairer, better and healthier future for everyone
You'll love this job if:
You're ambitious, dynamic, a change-agent, passionate about using your energy to make a positive difference to communities who need it most
You're friendly, personable, persuasive, supportive, collaborative, great at building relationships, skilled at working independently and as part of a team
You're pro-active, flexible, like to try new ideas, and have an interest or passion for cycling
You believe in the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives
About the RoleIn this job you'll be:
Part of the Active Communities Team, dedicated to creating a healthier, greener and more sustainable Surrey.
Supporting Schools where Bikeability level 2 uptake is low due to children lacking access to bikes.
Creating the Bike Loan Programme
Collaborating with the Cycle Training Team to identify schools in need
Establish a pool of loaned bikes for these schools, enabling more children to complete the Bikeability level 2 course
Following completion, children will have the chance to take a free recycled bike home
Developing Bike Recycling Partnerships
Manage relationships with key partners in the sector in Surrey
Provide capacity building support to third sector and not-for-profit businesses connected to the circular cycling economy
Coordinate logistics between various recycling partners, unwanted bike supply chain and end destinations (shops/bike libraries/end users)
Support the development of the cycling circular economy sector in Surrey through networking events and other communications
Collaborating and Building RelationshipsWork with key internal stakeholders i.e. Comms, Finance, Education, Services for Young People, Adult Social Care, Targeted Youth Support to identify routes to get bikes to key target audiences, fund bikes for key target audiences, to promote schemes and to demonstrate impact to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the team with wider administrative and event support when business needs require
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
Experience of working with and influencing a range of stakeholders
Knowledge of community development and project management
Evidence of partnership working, particularly with voluntary sector organisations
IT skills including email, MS Office and other databases
An ability and willingness to work flexibly to support different team members when required, including flexible hours, which may include some evenings and weekends and occasional overnight stays
Enthusiasm and interest in cycling and basic bike maintenance skillsWe are open to the background and experience that the right candidate can bring. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with additional needs and disabilities and people from ethnically diverse communities who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas therefore you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Application Questions
To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:
Please describe a time when you successfully influenced a range of stakeholders to support a project or initiative.
Can you provide an example of a community development project you have managed or contributed to? What were your responsibilities, and how did you ensure the project met its goals?
Tell us about a time you worked in partnership with a voluntary or community organisation.
Please outline your experience using IT tools such as Microsoft Office, email, and databases in a work or volunteer setting.
What interests you about cycling, and what experience do you have with basic bike maintenance? Please include any relevant volunteering, personal projects, or training.The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025 with interviews to follow. As part of our commitment to inclusion interview questions will be provided in advance.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.
Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application formOur application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups