Responsibilities
* Planning and delivering a diverse mix of walking, wheeling and cycling projects, as guided by your line manager.
* Working as the sole project officer or as part of a team on larger projects. This could include collaboration with the National Cycle Network team, Infrastructure team, Active Journeys team or Connected Communities team.
* Proactively involve volunteers in projects and activities wherever possible, including recruiting, training and providing ongoing support.
* Engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders whilst undertaking project delivery.
* This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the community—whether that's leading walks, running Dr Bike sessions in schools, or co-designing neighbourhoods with Urban Designers to help more people walk, wheel and cycle.
Qualifications / Experience
* Experience managing small, clearly defined projects, or delivering specific work packages as part of a wider project.
* 3 years' work experience working with schools and/or community groups, which may include voluntary work.
* Strong understanding of active travel and the challenges faced by communities experiencing inequalities.
* Knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theories and tools.
About Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Formerly known as Sustrans, we\'ve been making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle since 1977. We\'re all here to change things! You\'ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. You\'ll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You\'ll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you\'ll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. You\'ll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Benefits
* Wellbeing Support
o 28 days\' leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
o Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
o Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
o Free, confidential support service available 24/7
o Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
* Financial Benefits
o Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
o Bike, computer and season ticket loans
o Discount benefits
o London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
o Death in Service benefit - 3 x annual Salary
* Family Friendly Policies
o Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
o Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
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