Engagement Officer, Scotland

Scvo; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff volunteer days

Bike, computer and season ticket loans

London Weighting Allowance (£4,530)

Job summary

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in Scotland is seeking an Engagement Officer to help people and communities choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. You will plan and deliver projects, events and activities that encourage active travel and bring people together.

You’ll build positive relationships with community groups, partners and volunteers, manage project plans and budgets, and support volunteer recruitment while contributing to healthier, safer, and more accessible communities.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with children, young people and schools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage workload across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities and events encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling.
• Manage project plans, budgets and records.
• Support volunteer recruitment and involvement in projects.
• Build relationships with community groups, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Volunteer coordination

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Job description

## Engagement Officer, Scotland* Walk Wheel Cycle Trust* Full time* £29,825* Hybrid: Scotland - Hybrid with the opportunity to work from your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Trust hub* Closing 8th November 2026* Advertised from 26th October 2026* 35 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working* Reference: 223aREC#### RoleTeam: Delivery/SCNIAs the Engagement Officer, you will help people and communities choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everydayjourneys. You will plan and deliver projects, events and activities that encourage active travel and bringpeople together. You will build positive relationships with community groups, partners and stakeholders, helpingthem to get involved and make a difference locally.You will manage project plans, budgets and records, making sure activities are organised and delivered effectively,whilst supporting community engagement initiatives. You will also work closely with volunteers, supporting theirinvolvement in projects and occasionally helping with volunteer recruitment. Through this work, you willcontribute to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's wider goals of creating healthier, safer and more accessiblecommunities.What You’ll Be Doing* 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, organisingevents and activities, and working with partners to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling foreveryday journeys.**About you**We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meetevery requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.* 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.**Living our values**At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‐driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:**Always Learning**– curious, open‐minded and committed to continuous improvement.**Championing Equity**– inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fairopportunity to succeed.**Taking Ownership**– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.**Delivering Together** – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.**What we offer****Wellbeing*** 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.* Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).* Staff volunteer days.* 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.* We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.**Financial*** Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‐time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays* Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.* Bike, computer and season ticket loans.* Discount benefits.* London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).* Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.* Family-friendly* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.* Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday).#### Application notesView the vacancy on our websiteClick here toapply• Application deadline: 23:59, 8 November 2026• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 23 November 2026. To apply, please complete ouronline application form.• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in ourworkforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities.• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.Find out more about Walk Wheel Cycle Trust