Location
Birmingham, with flexibility to work from home on some days.

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options available)

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

About the Role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us supporting the developments of active travel and liveable spaces for communities across the West Midlands. As the Project Officer, you will lead and support behaviour change projects across the West Midlands and Staffordshire with schools, workplaces, job seekers, and communities. Engaging with a range of key individuals and delivering walking and cycling activities such as Dr Bike sessions, led walks and rides, school assemblies, and community workshops. As part of the Active Journeys Team, you will support people to walk, wheel, and cycle by promoting opportunities and helping overcome barriers to active travel. Projects will include improved walking and cycling infrastructure and making it possible for every child to walk, wheel, and cycle to school. Activities will be delivered both online and face to face, likely to include schools, workplaces, and the diverse range of communities in the Midlands. This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

Experience
Experience of leading physical activity or other behaviour change projects within schools, workplaces, or communities. Experience of working on projects within an established project management framework.

About you
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a flexible and enthusiastic approach. Capability to engage and support lesser heard voices in the community. Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant knowledge of the West Midlands and its diverse range of communities.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but relevant experience is essential.