Sustrans

Project Officer England South £28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Ref: 02REC Full Time 37.5 hours per week happy to talk flexible working Contract: Fixed term for 3 years Base: Dartmoor National Park Authority office with flexibility to work from home About the role As the Project Officer for Dartmoor, you will deliver the Bike It Moor project, which forms part of the Dartmoor s Dynamic Landscapes (DDL) programme. You will work in partnership and collaboration with other the DDL partners, who are also delivering projects as part of DDL, to accomplish shared objectives and targets. The DDL programme is led by Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) and made possible by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to offer this exciting new role. You will engage and work with selected schools and their wider communities in the project areas, 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. You will plan and deliver 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 plan and deliver day and overnight cycling and walking experiences, giving pupils the opportunity to explore and enjoy the local green landscape, immerse pupils in the natural heritage of the area. You will report directly to the local Project Manager and will recruit, train and support local volunteers on the project, 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 You should have experience of working with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds and be able to adapt your approach to meet varying needs. You must demonstrate evidence of planning and delivering engaging and interactive group workshops and activity sessions, as well as experience of events planning. You will have experience of delivering successful behaviour change projects, ideally with a physical activity focus, and have an understanding of community based or environmental projects. You will be a skilled communicator, with the ability to connect with different audiences ranging from children, parents, school staff and the wider community. Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. What we offer In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 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, 16 July 2025 . Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 31st July or 1st August 2025 About Sustrans At Sustrans 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.

Project Support Officer, Behaviour Change £22,949 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) (Ref: SUS3765) Up to 37.5 hours per week - happy to talk flexible working Base: Any Sustrans office in the UK About the role As the Project Support Officer, you will report to the Head of Behaviour Change and Engagement. Working as part of a small team, you will support the delivery of Sustrans active travel behaviour change engagement programmes. In this varied role, you will provide project support for the delivery of our regional and national behaviour change programmes, supporting project officers across the organisation. You will also work directly with the Executive Director - Impact, and with the Director of Urbanism, providing them with administrative support. You will be working with colleagues across the organisation to deliver impactful behaviour change and urbanism projects, such as the Big Walk and Wheel, the UK s largest inter school active travel challenge. This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. We offer true hybrid working, a mix of home working and time within our new Hubs across the UK with flexible working patterns to suit individual circumstances. This will include occasional travel, including possible overnight stays. About you You will be someone with a pro-active approach to work, with experience in office administration and supporting project and programme delivery. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce content for varied audiences to suit different purposes. With the ability to build relationships with ease across the charity, you will also be comfortable working with and communicating with senior members of the team. You will have experience managing a busy and diverse workload, successfully working in a professional manner to meet deadlines. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity & respect. What we offer In return we can offer ongoing working from home or a nearby Sustrans office and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. Wellbeing 26 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 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans Bike, computer and season ticket loans Discount benefits 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, 03 August 2022. Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 12 August 2022. To apply, please complete our online application form. About Sustrans Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling. We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded. Our work wouldn t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues. We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce. Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!