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A local government organization in Surrey is seeking an Active Communities Assistant to promote cycling and improve participation among children. The role includes developing a Bike Loan Programme, building partnerships, and supporting community initiatives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong stakeholder influence, community project management, and a passion for cycling. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.
This role has a starting salary of 23,757.60 per annum, based on a 28.8-hour working week (pro rata to 29,697 FTE). This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until September 2026.
Are you passionate about cycling and ensuring every child learns how to ride a bike? If so, we'd LOVE to hear from you! Active Surrey is looking for an ambitious, driven and inspiring Active Communities Assistant to join the dynamic and passionate Active Surrey team.
Rewards and Benefits
About the Team
We are Active Surrey. We are one of 43 national Active Partnerships, who are funded by Sport England, to tackle inactivity which is driven by inequalities. We believe in the power of physical activity and the benefits it can offer. A mood booster, a confidence lifter, a social enhancer and a life extender. Less than half Surrey's kids are doing enough physical activity every week, which falls to only 4 out of 10 children amongst lower-income families. In addition, 3 out of 10 Surrey adults aren't doing enough, rising to over 4 out of 10 amongst those earning less. That's why we need YOU to join our Movement for Change.
Help us challenge and change the status quo to get more people moving
Help us create a fairer, better and healthier future for everyone
You'll love this job if:
In this job you'll be:
Work with key internal stakeholders i.e. Comms, Finance, Education, Services for Young People, Adult Social Care, Targeted Youth Support to identify routes to get bikes to key target audiences, fund bikes for key target audiences, to promote schemes and to demonstrate impact to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the team with wider administrative and event support when business needs require
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
We are open to the background and experience that the right candidate can bring. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with additional needs and disabilities and people from ethnically diverse communities who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas therefore you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Application Questions
To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025 with interviews to follow. As part of our commitment to inclusion interview questions will be provided in advance.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.
Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.