Project Officer, Education and Young People (Scotland)
About the role
This is a worthwhile opportunity to join Sustrans, providing specialist advice and the
promotion of sustainable travel to children and young people in the Strathclyde Partnership for
Transport area, Glasgow city and surrounding Local Authorities.
As the Project Officer, you will provide direct support to schools delivering interventions,
resources and campaigns that support and encourage sustainable active travel to school.
You will be part of the Sustrans Behaviour Change team, where you will plan, organise and
deliver engaging educational and practical activities and events to communities and stakeholder
groups.
You will build and manage effective working relationships with school communities, Local
Authorities and internal stakeholders, in which you will provide advice, guidance and support.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected, alongside
hybrid working from the Glasgow hub.
About you
You should have experience of working with, and motivating young people in schools or community
settings, and a proven track record of working with communities/ Individuals to inspire
behaviour change. With the ability to design educational materials and resources, and the
ability to lead engaging and informative sessions through clear planning of lessons and events.
We ask you demonstrate your ability to manage own workload, working to tight deadlines and
manage own tasks across multiple projects. With the skill to proactively and analytically
problem solve.
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
Financial
Family Friendly
Additional information
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.
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