Project Support Officer – Active Travel

Trafford Council; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Flexible Perks

LGPS Pension

Leadership Development

Wellbeing Programs

Networking Events

Recognition Programs

Job summary

Trafford Council’s Public Health Directorate is seeking an enthusiastic administrator to support active travel projects across the borough. You will help run meetings, organise site visits, prepare reports and maintain project records to ensure smooth delivery of walking, wheeling and cycling initiatives.

You will engage with residents, schools and partner organisations, handling enquiries and supporting budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and project support across Trafford's active travel programme.
• Organising meetings, workshops, site visits and community engagement activities.
• Preparing agendas, reports, presentations and meeting notes.
• Maintaining project documentation, records, databases and monitoring information.
• Supporting consultation and engagement activities with residents, schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Assisting with project monitoring, performance reporting and action tracking.
• Supporting financial administration, procurement processes and budget monitoring.
• Responding to enquiries from residents, stakeholders and elected members.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and other partner organisations to support the delivery of walking, wheeling and cycling initiatives.

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (may require occasional evening or weekend work), Full time - part time considered

Fixed Term End Date: 12 months fixed term

Interview Type: In Person

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role

Join Trafford Council's Public Health Directorate and help deliver projects that make it easier, safer and more accessible for people to walk, wheel and cycle across the borough. Working with colleagues, residents and partner organisations, you will provide essential project and administrative support to a range of active travel programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to projects that improve public health, reduce congestion, support climate goals and create better neighbourhoods for everyone. You will play a key role in helping projects run smoothly and achieve lasting benefits for Trafford communities.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about improving places and supporting healthier, more sustainable communities. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners and residents. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you will be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities. You will enjoy problem-solving, taking initiative and contributing to projects that make a real difference. An interest in active travel, public health or community development would be beneficial, along with a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for Trafford residents.

What you'll be doing

• Providing administrative and project support across Trafford's active travel programme.
• Organising meetings, workshops, site visits and community engagement activities.
• Preparing agendas, reports, presentations and meeting notes.
• Maintaining project documentation, records, databases and monitoring information.
• Supporting consultation and engagement activities with residents, schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Assisting with project monitoring, performance reporting and action tracking.
• Supporting financial administration, procurement processes and budget monitoring.
• Responding to enquiries from residents, stakeholders and elected members.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and other partner organisations to support the delivery of walking, wheeling and cycling initiatives.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working, combining home working with office-based working at Trafford Town Hall.
• Occasional evening and weekend working may be required.
• Travel across Trafford and Greater Manchester will be required.

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Lizzie Gough, Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Lead at [e-mail] or on 07814060173.

About us...

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”

Our Culture...

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.

They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Key Information...

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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Supporting Documents

Role Profile