Project Officer

Sustrans; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Project Officer to lead behaviour change projects in the West Midlands. You will engage schools, workplaces, and communities to promote active travel strategies, ensuring inclusive opportunities for all. The role includes travelling to various project sites and requires strong organizational and relationship-building skills. A commitment to inclusivity and diversity is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading physical activity or behaviour change projects.
• Knowledge of West Midlands communities.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support behaviour change projects across the West Midlands.
• Engage with schools, workplaces, and communities.
• Promote walking and cycling activities.

Skills

Experience in leading behaviour change projects

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience in community engagement

Job description

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A new and exciting opportunity to work with us supporting the developments of active travel and liveable spaces for communities across the West Midlands.

As the Project Officer you will lead and support behaviour change projects across the West Midlands and Staffordshire with schools, workplaces, job seekers and communities. Engaging with a range of key individuals and delivering walking and cycling activities such as Dr Bike sessions, led walks and rides, school assemblies and community workshops.

As part of the Active Journeys Team, you will support people to walk, wheel and cycle by promoting opportunities and help overcome barriers to active travel. Projects will include improved walking and cycling infrastructure and making it possible for every child to walk, wheel and cycle to school.

Activities will be delivered both Online and face to face, and likely to include schools, workplaces and the diverse range of communities in the Midlands.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have experience of leading physical activity or other behaviour change projects within schools, workplaces or communities. You should also have experience of working on projects within an established project management framework.

You will have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships and a flexible and enthusiastic approach. With the ability to engage and support lesser heard voices in the community.

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant knowledge of the West Midlands and its diverse range of communities.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.