Project Officer – Active Journeys (Cymru) / Swyddog Prosiect – Teithiau Iach (Cymru)

Sustrans; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental charity based in North West Wales is seeking a Project Officer for its Active Journeys Programme. The role focuses on delivering behavior change activities in schools, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to engage with diverse communities. The position offers hybrid working and a supportive environment. Experience in a Welsh Language context is preferred.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Staff volunteer days

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working practices

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience leading physical activity or behavior change projects.
• Experience in a Welsh Language environment.
• Strong relationships with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behavior change and engagement activities in schools.
• Manage own workload effectively.
• Work within an established project management framework.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to engage with communities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Project Officer – Active Journeys (Cymru) – North West Wales. Salary £28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours). 49REC. Full Time 30 hours per week – flexible working. Base: Home working, North West Wales region.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans Cymru. We are looking for someone to join our Active Journeys Programme, delivering behaviour change and engagement activities in schools in North West Wales.

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 and within a Welsh Language environment.

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 North West Wales and its diverse range of communities.

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

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

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

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

Additional Information

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 29 September 2025. Interviews will take place by teams on the 09 or 10 October 2025. We encourage early applications as the role may close ahead of schedule if we receive strong interest. To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.