About the role
Our Active Travel Hubs in the Tees Valley provide helpful services and interventions to make walking and cycling the natural choice for shorter journeys in the Tees Valley. This is an exciting and ambitious project part of the UK’s largest network of Active Travel Hubs, working together to transform how Tees Valley residents travel for their everyday journeys.
This varied role would see you working in partnership with the local authority, communities, schools, businesses, volunteers and third sector organisations, to remove barriers to transport, increase levels of public health and wellbeing, and protect our local environment.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supporting the planning, coordination, and administration of behaviour change and engagement projects
2. Taking part in community engagement events, meetings, and activities
3. Carrying out basic data analysis and preparing reports for senior team members
4. Responding to routine queries and providing day-to-day support
5. Assisting in the development and preparation of project proposals
Candidates should be based within the Teesside geographical area with regular travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Hartlepool.
About you
Desirable knowledge and competencies:
6. Awareness of safeguarding principles and their application
7. Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications
Skills and abilities required:
8. Understanding of project management principles and practices
9. Experience of working effectively as part of a team
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills
11. Proven problem-solving ability with a proactive approach
12. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver work to deadlines