Community Organiser

Cyclox Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cyclox Oxford is seeking an experienced Community Organiser on a part-time basis to work in Oxford. You will build relationships with residents, community groups, schools and businesses to promote cycling and active travel, and identify barriers to overcome.

You will plan outreach events, develop partnerships with local authorities and advocacy groups, and communicate clearly with diverse communities. The role is community-facing, locally based, and offers flexible hours in support of Cyclox’s

Qualifications

• Significant experience with community groups and grassroots organisations, preferably in Oxford.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse communities, partner organisations, activists and decision-makers.
• Community engagement and organising skills with diverse local groups and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder and partnership-building with local authorities and advocacy groups.
• Event planning experience delivering events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to cycling, active travel and low-carbon transport with local knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the non-profit, community development, or campaigning sectors is beneficial; familiarity with Oxford advantageous.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork / independence

Advocacy & campaigning

Job description

Company Description

Cyclox is a registered charity that campaigns to put cycling at the heart of Oxford’s future. Our mission is to enable more people to cycle more often and more safely, improving everyday journeys and quality of life. Cyclox collaborates with local decision makers to keep cycling on the public agenda and partners with active transport and low‑carbon groups to support sustainable change. As a member of Oxfordshire’s Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT), Cyclox works closely with community stakeholders to inform, encourage, and support better streets and transport options.

Role Description

The Community Organiser is a part-time role based in Oxford. This role involves building relationships with residents, community groups, schools, and businesses to promote cycling and active travel. We’re recruiting an experienced Community Organiser who will take the lead in strengthening and deepening Cyclox’s relationships with local communities, organisations and political representatives. The long-term aim is to identify barriers to cycling in these communities and help to overcome them, enabling more people to cycle more safely.

Requirements

• Significant experience of working with community groups and/or grassroots organisations, preferably in Oxford
• Track record of building relationships with diverse communities, partner organisations, activists and decision-makers
• Community engagement and organising skills, including experience working with diverse local groups and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder and partnership-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with local authorities and advocacy groups.
• Event planning with experience delivering events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to cycling, active travel, and low‑carbon transport, with a good understanding of related local issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative and sound judgment in a community setting.
• Experience in the non-profit, community development, or campaigning sectors is beneficial; familiarity with Oxford and its communities is an advantage.