Project Officer

Sustrans Hub; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused mobility organization in Bournemouth seeks a part-time Project Officer to inspire students to walk, cycle and scoot to school. You will collaborate with local schools, councils, and communities, developing programs that promote active travel. The role requires strong experience with children, an understanding of community travel issues, and proven project management capabilities. Work hours are flexible, and there's an opportunity to positively impact the local community's travel behaviors.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small projects or delivering work packages.
• Knowledge of behaviour change theories including COM-B model.
• Awareness of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Engage with schools to increase active travel.
• Support BCP Council’s School Streets programme.
• Collaborate with local teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience of working with children and young people

Understanding of active travel

Problem-solving skills

Job description

• Project Officer - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (1)

Published: 15th January 2026

Project Officer - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

As the Project Officer you will work closely with three existing Project Officers in the project area, and one officer working remotely, to engage with selected schools. You will also work closely alongside colleagues from Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, who fund the project. You will support these schools to inspire, encourage and enable more pupils and their families to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot to school.

• Contract: Fixed term until end December 2026
• Location: Council Office in Bournemouth with flexibility to work from home
• Part time 30 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
• £29,235 per annum (pro rata for part time)

This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Active Journeys Team as our new Project Officer.

You will engage and work with selected schools and their wider communities across BCP, developing and delivering fun, engaging and innovative activities and events. These will be inclusive and promote and enable all forms of active travel (walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting) to school. This will be achieved through planning and delivering practical skills (like cycle and scooter skills sessions, bike maintenance and led walks and rides), information events (such as assemblies, drop in sessions, pop up stands), competitions, incentive programmes and classroom sessions. You will also support the successful delivery of BCP Council’s School Streets programme, both for new and existing schemes.

You will work closely with relevant teams at BCP Council and other key stakeholders to achieve the biggest impact through collaborative working.

You will report directly to the local Project Manager, work with the other project officers and local volunteers on the project, and other officers locally, as well as engaging with project officers across the charity.

Due to the nature of the role, a full DBS is required to be completed by the successful person. Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected. We require all our colleagues to use sustainable and active travel options for work related travel wherever possible.

About you

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people from all backgrounds, especially children and young people, where no day is the same and who is passionate about helping others benefit from pedal powered journeys.

We ask that you have experience in the following areas:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of active travel and issues facing communities that experience inequalities.
• Awareness of national standards of community engagement.
• Knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theories and tools including the COM‑B model
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practice.
• Experience of managing small clearly defined projects or experience of delivering work packages as part of a project.
• Experience with communicating with different audiences and adapting your approach.
• Proven problem‑solving skills (analytical and proactive).

Additional Information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 01 February 2026.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on either 10th or 11th February 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process

Why work for us?

At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, 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.

What we offer

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).