Active Travel Project Officer – School Engagement (Part-Time)

Sustrans Hub; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused mobility organization in Bournemouth seeks a part-time Project Officer to inspire students to walk, cycle and scoot to school. You will collaborate with local schools, councils, and communities, developing programs that promote active travel. The role requires strong experience with children, an understanding of community travel issues, and proven project management capabilities. Work hours are flexible, and there's an opportunity to positively impact the local community's travel behaviors.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small projects or delivering work packages.
• Knowledge of behaviour change theories including COM-B model.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Engage with schools to increase active travel.
• Support BCP Council’s School Streets programme.
• Collaborate with local teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience of working with children and young people

Understanding of active travel

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A community-focused mobility organization in Bournemouth seeks a part-time Project Officer to inspire students to walk, cycle and scoot to school. You will collaborate with local schools, councils, and communities, developing programs that promote active travel. The role requires strong experience with children, an understanding of community travel issues, and proven project management capabilities. Work hours are flexible, and there's an opportunity to positively impact the local community's travel behaviors.