Community Engagement & Active Travel Coordinator

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Extra leave pro rata

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work schemes

London weighting support

Pension scheme

Loans for bike/computer

Death in service

Flexible working

Job summary

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and deliver activities that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling in schools and communities across the region.

You will support behaviour change projects, maintain records, and collaborate with partners and volunteers to promote inclusive, accessible activities for all ages. The role invites flexible working within a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with children, young people and schools, building positive relationships and encouraging participation in activities and events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and write reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and developing effective relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while working across multiple projects.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Planning and deliver activities and events that encourage people to walk, wheel and cycle more often, working with schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of behaviour change and engagement projects, working with your line manager to plan activities, organise tasks and maintain project records and documentation.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of your work, helping to ensure activities are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and volunteers, raising awareness of the benefits of active travel and encouraging people to get involved.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with communities, inspiring positive behaviour change, organising events and activities, and working with partners to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

Job description

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is seeking a proactive Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and deliver activities that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling in schools and communities across the region.

You will support behaviour change projects, maintain records, and collaborate with partners and volunteers to promote inclusive, accessible activities for all ages. The role invites flexible working within a hybrid setup.