Project Assistant

Sustrans Hub; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An Active Travel Organization in the Tees Valley is offering part-time roles focused on promoting walking and cycling. The positions involve community engagement, project management, and leading workshops. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a passion for active travel initiatives. This role enhances public health, well-being, and environmental protection. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are provided.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Free support services available 24/7

Cycle to work schemes

Group Pension scheme with employer contributions

Loans for bikes, computers, and season tickets

Death in Service benefit – 3x annual salary

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Candidates should be based within the Tees Valley area.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and delivering behaviour change and engagement projects.
• Community and stakeholder engagement.
• Leading workshops and guided bike rides.
• Conducting risk assessments for safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of project management principles

Problem-solving skills

Effective time management

Data analysis skills

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Awareness of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion principles

Job description

You would be working in our Active Travel Hubs in the Tees Valley, which provide helpful services and interventions to make walking, wheeling, and cycling the natural choice for shorter journeys in the Tees Valley. This is an exciting and ambitious project that is part of the UK’s largest network of Active Travel Hubs, working together to transform how Tees Valley residents travel for their everyday journeys.

• Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2025 with possible extension, subject to funding
• Location: Active Travel Hubs across Tees Valley
• 2 x Part Time 22.5 hours per week – happy to discuss flexible working
• Salary: £25,859 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
• Closing date: 23:59 on 21 September 2025

This role involves working in partnership with local authorities, communities, schools, businesses, volunteers, and third-sector organizations to remove barriers to transport, increase public health and wellbeing, and protect the environment.

Key responsibilities may include:
• Planning, organizing, and delivering behaviour change and engagement projects and events
• Community and stakeholder engagement
• Leading workshops and guided bike rides
• Running Cycle Confidence Sessions
• Conducting risk assessments for safety and wellbeing
• Maintaining project documentation

Candidates should be based within the Tees Valley area. The role involves working at Middlesbrough and Redcar Active Travel Hubs for one position, or Stockton and Redcar for the other.

This role requires travel and work at various locations to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have strong administrative skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and knowledge of safeguarding principles are essential.

Other skills and abilities include:
• Understanding of project management principles
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Effective time management to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Data analysis skills
• Awareness of applying Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion principles

Sustrans is committed to being an inclusive employer, valuing diversity, and encouraging applications from all community parts, especially under-represented groups.

Additional Information

• Application deadline: 23:59, 21 September 2025
• Interviews via MS Teams during the week starting 29 September 2025
• Early applications are encouraged as the role may close early if filled

Why work for us?

Join Sustrans to help make walking and cycling easier. Be part of a passionate community working on impactful projects that benefit people, communities, and the planet. We promote a culture of inclusion, flexibility, and support, where you can be yourself and grow.

What we offer

• 28 days leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy extra leave
• Free support services available 24/7
• Cycle to work schemes and other benefits
• Group Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Loans for bikes, computers, and season tickets
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for eligible employees
• Death in Service benefit – 3x annual salary

Family-friendly benefits

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday)