About the role
Join Sustrans’ Active Journeys team and help shape healthier, happier communities by making walking, wheeling, and cycling a natural choice for everyday journeys.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with schools and local communities across the North and Midlands, identifying ways to transform streets and public spaces into safer, more welcoming environments for active travel.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and deliver behaviour change projects and activities that promote walking, wheeling, and cycling within schools and local communities.
2. Plan, organise and deliver (with urban design team) co-design sessions for pupils, parents and the wider school community.
3. Build strong, effective relationships with local leaders, authorities, and other key stakeholders.
4. Supervise and mentor colleagues and volunteers involved in project delivery.
The are two roles available, one role at 22.5 hours per week and the other role at 30 hours per week.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You will have experience working with children and young people in both school and community settings. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing inequalities, along with knowledge of safety management and risk assessment procedures.
Skills and abilities required include
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
7. Ability to manage your own workload effectively and independently
8. Proven ability to motivate, support, and mentor others
9. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well as part of a team and build strong, meaningful relationships
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.