Cycle Training Lead & Mentor (12‑Month Contract)

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a proactive supervisor to lead Cycle Training Instructors, overseeing their coaching, performance, and delivery of Bikeability sessions across schools and communities.

You will coach instructors, coordinate schedules, monitor performance, and ensure safe, compliant practice while building strong partnerships with local partners and stakeholders. A driving licence and mobility across the county are required.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level / RQF level 3 or equivalent.
• RQF Level 2 in Instructing Cycle Training - desirable.
• Must have a driving licence and vehicle access or mobility means to meet role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cycle Training Instructors with coaching, feedback and performance guidance.
• Coordinate county-wide cycle training and fleet bookings with schools, instructors and cycle fleet operator.
• Deliver cycle training sessions to cover emergencies, staff absence or other operational needs.
• Support Active Travel Team in delivering policies and objectives for the Local Transport Plan and Cycling, Walking and Active Travel notes.
• Promote active travel and represent ECC at external Active Travel events to raise awareness of service objectives.
• Identify development needs and drive continuous professional development for training standards.
• Monitor progress of instructors to ensure Bikeability and organisational standards are met.
• Define annual targets within the performance management framework.
• Ensure awareness of health, safety and safeguarding requirements relevant to cycle training.

Skills

Bikeability delivery

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Education

A level / RQF level 3 or equivalent

RQF Level 2 in Instructing Cycle Training

Job description

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a proactive supervisor to lead Cycle Training Instructors, overseeing their coaching, performance, and delivery of Bikeability sessions across schools and communities.

You will coach instructors, coordinate schedules, monitor performance, and ensure safe, compliant practice while building strong partnerships with local partners and stakeholders. A driving licence and mobility across the county are required.