Walking Environments Development Officer with Walking Scotland

Countryside Classroom; Stirling; On-site; GBP 32,059 - 35,831; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Classroom is seeking a dedicated Walking Environments Development Officer to enhance walking paths across West Central Scotland. This varied role offers a blended working model and requires a passion for making walking accessible and attractive.

You will work closely with local communities to improve walking environments, supported by funding from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. Ideal candidates will have experience in community engagement and project delivery.

The position is initially funded for one year with potential for continuation based on external funding.

Qualifications

• Passionate about promoting walking and wheeling in communities.
• Experience in delivering community-led projects.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on path improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support community-led path improvements.
• Work with local groups to develop safe walking routes.
• Deliver projects funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

Job description

Full time (35 hours a week)

Salary: £32059 per year, rising to £35831 per year over 2 years

Location: Blended working between Stirling office, home working, with occasional site visits across the SPT region.

Contract: This post is offered on an open contract however; it should be noted that initial funding is for one year from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). Continuation of the contract in future years will be subject to securing funding from external sources.

Do you believe in the power of walking? We do. At Walking Scotland, we believe walking and wheeling is for everyone, everywhere, every day. We believe walking and wheeling should be accessible to all, and that more people walking and wheeling is key to creating a greener, healthier Scotland.

At Walking Scotland, we recognise the difference safe, attractive environments can make. We’re looking for a passionate and engaging Development Officer to help improve the places where people walk and wheel across communities in West Central Scotland, making it easier for more people to choose walking and wheeling for everyday journeys and leisure.

About Walking Scotland

It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.

About the role

As a Walking Environments Development Officer, you will support the delivery of community-led path improvements across Scotland. This role is funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) and focuses on delivering the SPT Community Path Fund. You’ll work with local groups to develop safe, accessible, and attractive walking and wheeling routes, provide technical guidance and help bring the projects to life. This varied role combines office and field-based work, with opportunities to visit sites across the SPT region and make a real impact on local communities.

Ready to walk the talk?

The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are availablehere

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Richard Armstrong, Walking Communities and Environments Manager, [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026 with interviews to be held in person in Stirling on Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.