Location
Bournemouth, Dorset with flexibility to work from home

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working arrangements available.

Salary
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust as a Project Officer within the Delivery Team. You will work closely with two existing Project Officers to engage with selected schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP). Your role will be to inspire, encourage and enable more pupils and their families to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot to school. You will develop and deliver fun, engaging and innovative activities and events that promote all forms of active travel, including cycle and scooter skills sessions, bike maintenance workshops, led walks and rides, 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, working collaboratively with relevant teams at BCP Council and other key stakeholders to maximise impact. You will report directly to the local Project Manager and work alongside other project officers, local volunteers, and officers across the South region and UK.

Due to the nature of the role, a full DBS check is required. Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected.

Experience
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Understanding of active travel and challenges faced by communities experiencing 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 managing small, clearly defined projects or delivering work packages as part of a project
- Experience communicating with diverse audiences and adapting communication style accordingly
- Proven problem-solving skills, both analytical and proactive

About you
You are passionate about promoting active travel and community engagement, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You are organised, proactive and adaptable, able to manage multiple tasks and deliver projects effectively. You have a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity, ensuring activities are accessible and engaging for all.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a full DBS check is required for this role.