Project Officer, Access to Bikes
- Part time
- £25,561 – £30,366 pro-rata
- West Lothian
- Closing 6th September 2022
- Advertised from 18th August 2022
- 22.5 hours per week
- SUS3833
Role
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us is here at Sustrans as our Access to Bikes Project Officer, providing free bikes to underprivileged children.
As the Access to Bikes Officer for West Lothian, you will support two selected high schools within Livingston (West Calder High School & St Margaret’s Academy) enabling pupils to walk, cycle, scoot and wheel more regularly by providing access to equipment. The project provides fleet bikes to these schools, bike libraries for individual loans and pathways to owning a bike.
You will work with the schools, to develop and maintain fleets of bikes, working with the Project Coordinator to develop systems and processes for the effective running of the project including: engagement events and materials, implementing recording systems for loan and maintenance of all fleets.
The aim of this role is to deliver on the SNP manifesto commitment “We will provide free bikes for all children of school age who cannot afford them – and ensure every child in Scotland leaves school with the ability to cycle safely”, Transport Scotland (TS) initiated a programme of pilot projects to trial approaches of providing bikes to children who cannot afford one. The learning from the pilot projects will inform the design of larger-scale national programmes.
Sustrans is continuing with the successful pilot project which started in August 2021. We are working with six schools in total, three Primary and three High Schools in West Lothian, Dumfries and Galloway, and Aberdeenshire.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of occasional working from home and occasional travel to a nearby office hub when required.
About you
You should have experience of school, community or environmental project development and delivery. You will be working with children of Primary or early secondary school age (9-14). In addition you should have experience in leading group workshops and event planning.
You should be able to adapt your communication style with ease to ensure engagement with both partners and pupils.
Ideally you will have experience of delivering outdoor activities in accordance with local, and national safety guidance and risk assessments, and have an understanding of community based or environmental projects.
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. 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.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
Family Friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Application notes
View the vacancy on our website
Additional information
• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 06 September 2022
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 20 September 2022
• This is a fixed term contract with funding currently in place until March 2023 with likely yearly extension after that date.
• Due to the nature of the role, a PVG is required.
To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found at sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.
About Sustrans
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.
Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.
We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.
Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.
Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!
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