Road Safety & Sustainable Transport Assistant - Casual

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Telford is looking for a casual role focusing on promoting cycling initiatives among children. The candidate will engage in various training sessions, including Bikeability and cycle maintenance workshops. Good communication and the ability to inspire children are essential, along with a national qualification funded by the organization. This role offers competitive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

Generous leave entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups and individuals.
• Ability to work positively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver active travel initiatives.
• Support training sessions in schools and community settings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Group training skills

Education

1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training

Job description

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to help inspire the next generation to cycle.

In this dynamic role there will be a focus to promote and deliver various active travel initiatives, including but not limited to, Bikeability, Learn to Ride training and cycle maintenance workshops. The successful candidate will have experience in working with both groups and with people on a 1:1 basis. The role will involve working in both schools based and community-based training. There will also be the need to support delivery after school and may involve some weekend working.

You need to be able to ride a bike and work positively with children and adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake training to qualify as a 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training. This is a national qualification which will be funded by Telford & Wrekin Council.

Applicants will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to relate these skills to children and adults. You will need the ability to solve problems positively and appropriately whilst delivering target‑based training. You will need the confidence and ability to train groups, maintain discipline and inspire learning in a fun and dynamic environment.

The role may also see you delivering various other road safety education initiatives such as pedestrian training, classroom‑based workshops and working at Telford Bike Hub to offer cycle hire and other activities.

It is important to note that this is a casual post and work does fluctuate throughout the year.

Application Instructions

Please detail in your CV how you meet the Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Sian Skelton on 01952 384691 / [e-mail]

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax‑efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on‑site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy – we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote a greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

Important Information

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression. Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

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