Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO
Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO

Charity registered in Scotland SC047302

Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SCO47302. We have been distributing bikes since 2016 and a SCIO since April 2017. We have refurbished and gifted over 1000 donated bikes for New Scots across Scotland.

Current vacancies

Project Worker / Mechanic - Glasgow

  • Part time
  • £22,983 pro-rata
  • On site: Glasgow Community Hub
  • Closing 3rd November 2024

This post is responsible for delivering activities within our Glasgow Community Hub, and across other hubs as required and subject to the needs and demands of the project as guided by the Community Hubs Manager and CEO. If you are passionate about bicycles and cycling and have an interest in human rights and supporting disadvantaged groups, then this could be the job for you.

You will work on a variety of projects that includes repairing bikes, the co-ordination and support of volunteer bike mechanics, bike distributions, and special projects and activities as needed. Your main tasks will be associated with increasing our impact in the support of New Scots through improving workflow management, efficiency and increasing productivity in the repair and distribution of bikes to New Scots.

The post holder will maintain a good working knowledge of Bikes for Refugees programmes, policies and procedures, and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and partners.

You will have proven experience of working with bikes and a recognised bike mechanic qualification such as Velotech or Cytech - or equivalent mechanic experience. Experience of volunteering and/or working with volunteers is desirable. Experience of working with refugees/asylum seekers and/or other disadvantaged groups would be advantageous. A good working knowledge of IT and computer skills is essential. You will be proactive in the co-ordination and safe delivery of activities and ensure the smooth running of the workshop/hub. You will be an effective communicator with staff, volunteers, New Scots and partners.

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