Suffolk County Council Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid Working Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available. Contract: Permanent This is a great opportunity for you to help in solving both a health and transport challenge in Suffolk. Changing the travel behaviour of individuals and persuading people to choose walking, cycling, wheeling or public transport instead of driving to work or taking children to school by car is difficult. This is, however, essential if we are to support future growth, tackle traffic congestion in Suffolk’s larger towns, and reduce the health and climate change impacts of personal travel. At Suffolk County Council we’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As an Active Travel Officer in the Transport Strategy Team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities Working with key individuals and groups throughout your area, you will lead and manage the cycling and walking instructor team and coordinate volunteers within community hubs. You'll support the Communities Active Travel Manager with the launch of community hubs, delivery of services and Active Travel team strategic direction. Collaboration with the Project Officer will be important to ensure effective and timely administration of the programme, supporting their work during peak period. You will contribute to the Active Travel Communication Strategy, which may include regular promotional activities by attending events and contributing to websites and social media. You will need to be a confident communicator who can convey both simple and complex information to a wide range of audiences, both internally and externally to be confident leading a team that aims to empower individuals to become healthier and travel safely and sustainably the ability to build relationships outside of the Transport Strategy team to help deliver team objectives good listening skills to ideas from colleagues, and are able take on new concepts and information, and adopt new approaches a good working knowledge of transport legislation, local & national strategy, technical and political policies and national standards in cycling experience in the use Microsoft Office applications (and other software if required) to effectively manage your time and your projects and ensure that your team are organised and work efficiently. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team The Active Travel team work cohesively towards a common goal of improving the skills, independence, health and wellbeing of Suffolk residents. Our team works with external and internal partners across Suffolk County Council, including Public Health. We are a supportive, lively and proactive team which is pragmatic and solutions focussed. The teams work in a range of settings within the community, including hubs, schools, colleges, workplaces and housing estates, which support people to travel safely and sustainably. We practice hybrid working but are often on-site delivering services and events at various community hubs and partner organisations. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Lorraine Baker (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260438 or emailing lorraine.baker@suffolk.gov.uk. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. 1. Imagine a situation where you must talk to residents or employees to persuade them to travel actively – how would you approach this situation? In what circumstances might you need to adapt your communication and how would you do this? 2. You have been asked to promote one of our Walking and Cycling Community Hubs with an aim to increase cycling tuition and led ride signups. How would you go about this and what keys things should we consider to increase participation? Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed. Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments. Closing date: 11.30pm, 7 April 2026. Interview dates: 13 and 16 April 2026. Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .