Role Title
Community Developer
Location
East Suffolk, United Kingdom
Contract
Fixed Term (Full-time)
Start Date
5th January 2026
Salary
£25,060 per annum
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Developer to join the British Cycling Participation Team, in partnership with East Suffolk Council, working in East Suffolk. This role will be based in the East Suffolk area therefore applicants must live within 30 minutes of this location.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining and developing new partnerships and relationships within the local communities in and around East Suffolk to provide support for the delivery of local community cycling programmes.
* Supporting and co-ordinating the delivery of Community Coaching including linking engagement into local clubs and groups.
* Developing, coordinating, and contributing to the delivery of a local community programme aimed at families, children & young people and women & girls.
* Developing the local workforce and community volunteers to ensure sustainability of the local programme.
* Feed into the Development plan ensuring an integrated and coherent pathway of cycling opportunities in place for East Suffolk and linking community cycling with clubs, schools, events and others.
* Working with local communities to develop the community pathway, raising awareness of the work of British Cycling and growing & diversifying participation along with supporting more people to cycle more frequently.
* Support and build capacity through bespoke education course delivery, expanding access to courses to upskill the volunteer workforce within East Suffolk.
Qualifications
* Sound knowledge of cycling and/or sport and the associated physical activity delivery.
* Awareness of current development in cycling in terms of transport, health, and recreational agendas.
* Track record in partnership working and development.
* Experience of partnership programme delivery.
* Good organisational and project coordination skills with experience of being able to prioritise, plan and manage competing demands.
* Experience of using social media to promote and engage audiences is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Life Assurance
* Pension
How To Apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.
Applications Close
22nd October 2025
Interviews Likely
Week commencing 10th November 2025
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