Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Project Officer England £28.831per annum (pro rata for part time) Ref: 83REC Full time 37.5 hours per week we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Council Office in Bournemouth with flexibility to work from home ABOUT THE ROLE This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Delivery Team team as our new Project Officer. As the Project Officer you will work closely with two existing Project Officers to engage with selected schools. You will support these schools across the area to inspire, encourage and enable more pupils and their families to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot to school. 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, cycling, scooting and wheeling) 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 South region and the UK. 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. ABOUT YOU 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). WHAT WE OFFER In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive. 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 (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 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, 19 October 2025 Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on either 28 or 29 October 2025

Network Development Manager East of England £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time) Ref: 92REC Full time 37.5 hours per week we are happy to talk flexible working Base: Hybrid based in the east of England, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Delivery Team team as our new Network Development Manager. As the Network Development Manager, you will be required to oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of active travel infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards. The role combines technical expertise, project leadership, community engagement, and strategic planning to enhance the National Cycle Network (NCN) and related infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes. Some duties will include: Lead on the management of active travel infrastructure design and construction projects from concept through to construction /implementation and evaluation. Plan, organise and attend community engagement activities to ensure collaborative approach to projects. Day to day management of inter-disciplinary project teams. Share knowledge, expertise and evidence through written reports and presentations to update and influence key external stakeholders (e,g. land owners and local authorities) and volunteers. Contribute to planning the future network and developing a vision and clarity of what the NCN is seeking to achieve in their area. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting to demonstrate project progress and impact. This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. ABOUT YOU We ask that you have experience in the following areas: A practical working knowledge of principles and standard practices within active travel infrastructure including an awareness of spatial planning and transport planning. Using recognised technical expertise to produce project outputs (for technical roles). Knowledge of local and regional transport planning authorities and their processes and priorities. Knowledge of active travel network design and best practise. Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including construction regulations. Experience of managing projects and understanding of how to follow the project management delivery frameworks Experience of contributing to business development through opportunity generation, bid writing, budget preparation. WHAT WE OFFER In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive. 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 (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 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, 02 November 2025 Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 10 November 2025 Our Values We are always learning Championing equity Taking ownership Delivering Together