Project Officer – Active Journeys

Malaysianwildlife; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days annual leave per year

Volunteer days

Pension scheme

Bike/season ticket loans

London Weighting (pro rata)

Job summary

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is seeking a Project Officer for the Active Journeys team in Wales. You will deliver education and practical activities that encourage active travel in schools and communities across Wales.

You will engage schools, communities and local authorities, build partnerships and support volunteers to sustain local activity. The role demands solid project coordination with a focus on safety and impact.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or at least three years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience of managing small, clearly defined projects or delivering work packages as part of a wider project.
• Experience of working collaboratively, building relationships and leading workshops/presentations in person and online.
• Welsh language skills at a minimum of being able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases.
• Ability to promote safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver activities, events and workshops that promote active travel.
• Engage schools, communities, local authorities and volunteers to shape and deliver projects.
• Build relationships and recruit/support volunteers for local activity.
• Manage project tasks, documentation and expenditure and prepare risk assessments for approval.

Skills

Degree/qualification

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Welsh language

Child safety awareness

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Team:SNWI / Cymru / Active Journeys

As a Project Officer in our Active Journeys team, you will deliver behaviour change and engagement projects that empower schools and communities across Wales to make active travel part of everyday life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, organise and deliver educational and practical activities, events and workshops that help people travel actively.
• Engage schools, communities, local authorities, active travel champions, volunteers and other stakeholders to shape and deliver effective projects.
• Build supportive working relationships, respond to enquiries and help recruit and support volunteers so that activity can be sustained locally.
• Manage clearly defined project tasks, documentation and expenditure, and prepare risk assessments for approval.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, turning ideas into practical activities and seeing the difference their work makes in schools and communities.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or at least three years’ relevant work experience, including experience with community groups (which may include voluntary work).
• Experience of managing small, clearly defined projects or delivering work packages as part of a wider project.
• Experience of working collaboratively, building meaningful relationships and leading workshops or presentations in person and online.
• Welsh language skills at a minimum of being able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases.
• 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 fair opportunity 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

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full‑time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle‑to‑work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• 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 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly Policies

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

Additional information

• Application deadline:23:59, 06 September 2026
• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.