Cycling UK
Cycling UK

Charity number 1147607

Cycling UK’s vision is of a healthier, happier and cleaner world, because more people cycle. We want people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be able to cycle safely, easily and enjoyably. Cycling UK has championed the cause of cycling for well over a century. We promote all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling.

As an independent, democratic and expert organisation, our activities reflect the commitment of our members, volunteers and partners to make cycling mainstream, making a lasting difference to the lives of individuals and communities.


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Development officer - Dumfries and Galloway

  • Full time
  • £26,330 – £29,256
  • Dumfries and Galloway (Home based)
  • Closing 22nd April 2024

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This project will bring the learning from all Cycling UK’s place-based projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle, for local journeys, leisure, and adventure. Our development officer team are embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:

  1. Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
  2. Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
  3. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
  4. Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community.
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Development officer - Helensburgh

  • Full time
  • £26,330 – £29,256
  • Helensburgh (Home based)
  • Closing 22nd April 2024

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This project will bring the learning from all Cycling UK’s place-based projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle, for local journeys, leisure, and adventure. Our development officer team are embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:

  1. Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
  2. Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
  3. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
  4. Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community.
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Development officer - Moray

  • Full time
  • £26,330 – £29,256
  • Moray (Home based)
  • Closing 22nd April 2024

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This project will bring the learning from all Cycling UK’s place-based projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle, for local journeys, leisure, and adventure. Our development officer team are embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:

  1. Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
  2. Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
  3. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
  4. Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community.
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Development officer - Shetland

  • Full time
  • £26,330 – £29,256
  • Shetland (Home based)
  • Closing 22nd April 2024

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This project will bring the learning from all Cycling UK’s place-based projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle, for local journeys, leisure, and adventure. Our development officer team are embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:

  1. Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
  2. Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
  3. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
  4. Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community.
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Development officer - East Lothian

  • Full time
  • £26,330 – £29,256
  • East Lothian (Home based)
  • Closing 22nd April 2024

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This project will bring the learning from all Cycling UK’s place-based projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle, for local journeys, leisure, and adventure. Our development officer team are embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:

  1. Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
  2. Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
  3. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
  4. Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community.
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Community development officer (Inverness)

  • Full time
  • £26,330 – £29,256
  • Home based
  • Closing 12th February 2024

There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have an ambitious new strategy that we’re launching in April 2024 – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

At Cycling UK, we want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. We’ll be sharing more information on our strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Come with us on our journey and help us have more impact than ever before!

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.

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Senior project officer (Rural Connections)

  • Full time
  • £31,673 – £35,192
  • Home-based, Scotland
  • Closing 16th November 2023

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This role is integral to the success of Rural Connections, ensuring that the Development Officer team is supported to deliver the programme and that our impact is captured and communicated to a wide audience. The post holder will be responsible for reporting on the targets and milestones of the programme, capturing any unintended outcomes, and learning from communities and individuals to inform how the programme develops over time.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

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Research and Evaluation Manager

  • Full time
  • £37,969 – £42,188
  • Home-based
  • Closing 15th November 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? Cycling UK is proud to represent the voice of its 70,000+ members and many more to ensure everyone can realise a better world by bike. We have a loud voice to lobby the government, campaign for improved rights and inspire millions more people to cycle. We are passionate about giving back and creating the right conditions for other people to thrive on their bikes for future generations.

The role

Cycling UK is looking for a Research and Evaluation Manager to manage, conduct and deliver commissioned and internal research projects, and support evaluation of Cycling UK activity delivery.

The postholder will work with the Head of monitoring and evaluation to oversee primary and secondary research using a range of techniques to produce robust, evidenced research for internal and external audiences.

They will also manage a portfolio of M&E for Cycling UK projects around the UK, line managing a small team of M&E Senior Project Officers. The Manager will take overall responsibility for the quality and impact of M&E within the portfolio, advising on best practice and supporting their remote team to deliver appropriate M&E for funder and project use.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the job description and person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.

If you think that this describes you and you are excited by the prospect of joining our team, please do get in touch to find out more.

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Development officer - Orkney

  • Part time
  • £26,330 – £29,256 pro-rata
  • Homebased in Orkney
  • Closing 5th October 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK is proud to represent the voice of its 70,000+ members and many more to ensure everyone can realise a better world by bike. We have a loud voice to lobby government, campaign for improved rights and inspire millions more people to cycle. We know that within our community, the way in which individuals want to engage with us is broad. For many it’s as simple as maximising the benefits of our membership to get the most out of their time on their bike but for some, it’s also about giving back, and creating the right conditions for other people to thrive on their bikes for future generations.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

Rural Connections brings the learning from all Cycling UK’s projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities for everyone in the areas identified for activity through an inclusive cycling and walking offer - to walk, wheel and cycle, for everyday journeys, leisure, and adventure.

As a member of our team, you would be embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:

  • Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
  • Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
  • Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
  • Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community and keep cycles working in rural communities where there are no bike shops.

Due to the nature of the role, postholders will be required to have access to a vehicle or be able to arrange appropriate transport, and carry out tasks including the following:

  • Physical tasks; movement of bikes and/or equipment.
  • Take part and lead on outdoor activity delivery, such as cycle training and led rides or walks.
  • Drive and use a vehicle to transport cycles.
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Senior project officer (Cycle share fund)

  • Full time
  • £29,880 – £33,200
  • Home based
  • Closing 14th August 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

This role is integral to the success of the Cycle Share Fund; the senior project officer will be the first point of contact for groups wishing to apply for grants, and they will be responsible for managing the application process from start to finish. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the targets and milestones of the programme and capturing any unintended outcomes and learning from communities and individuals to inform how the programme develops over time.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of the Cycle Share Fund project. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

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Development officer (Dunoon Bothy)

  • Full time
  • £24,840 – £27,600
  • Dunoon, Scotland
  • Closing 24th July 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK is proud to represent the voice of its 70,000+ members and many more to ensure everyone can realise a better world by bike. We have a loud voice to lobby government, campaign for improved rights and inspire millions more people to cycle. We know that within our community, the way in which individuals want to engage with us is broad. For many it’s as simple as maximising the benefits of our membership to get the most out of their time on their bike but for some, it’s also about giving back, and creating the right conditions for other people to thrive on their bikes for future generations.

The role

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission. The Dunoon Bothy will work with local communities and existing projects to promote walking, wheeling and cycling and to provide additional opportunities to help people get active and mobile.

The Bothy aims to create positive change to the way people travel, perceive and use the place they live and visit. The Bothy does this by taking a place-based focus on walking, wheeling and cycling, by raising awareness of accessible routes, increasing confidence of people’s travel journeys and local knowledge and offering a space for community to share feedback and suggestions on the place around them.

The Dunoon Bothy will be based at a visible and accessible location in Dunoon. This project is funded by Argyll and Bute Council and Paths for All Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Open Fund.

As a cycling development officer, you will be tasked to create a network for everyday walking, wheeling and cycling around Dunoon and Argyll whilst creating and maintaining a series of events and activities to support this.

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Senior project officer – Bothies

  • Part time
  • £29,880 – £33,200 pro-rata
  • Home based in Scotland
  • Closing 9th June 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission. The Bothy is a network of 4 place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling. Staff by Cycling UK development officers, each project works with and for the local community to provide access to information and support - such as bikes and equipment, walking, wheeling and cycling route guides and local bike service information.

With activities such as led rides, health walks, bike loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and business, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling, and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of the Bothy project. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

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Senior project officer – Bothies

  • Part time
  • £29,880 – £33,200 pro-rata
  • Home based in Scotland
  • Closing 16th January 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission

The Bothies are a network of four place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling. With activities such as led rides, health walks, cycle loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and businesses, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of the Bothy project. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

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Development officer – Inverclyde

  • Part time
  • £24,840 – £27,600 pro-rata
  • Inverclyde
  • Closing 16th January 2023

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards improving the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

The Inverclyde Bothy is funded by Smarter Choices Smarter Places Open Fund, Paths for All Health Walk Fund and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to bring together community groups encouraging smarter travel – to create a healthier, happier and cleaner Inverclyde where people want to spend time.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to support the success of the Bothy. Supported by the senior project officer, you will increase opportunities for all in Inverclyde to become involved in walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday local journeys.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Administrative assistant

  • Part time
  • £20,700 – £23,000 pro-rata
  • Home based in Scotland
  • Closing 29th August 2022

Would you like to contribute to an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards improving the lives of others through cycling? Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and we are looking for an enthusiastic administrator to help up further our goals.

In this role, you will work closely with managers and the head of development in Scotland to support our systems of reporting, grant making, training co-ordination, and events. If you have excellent organisational skills, strong communication skills, and an ability to work across multiple projects, we want to hear from you!

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Monitoring and evaluation officer

  • Full time
  • £26,250
  • Home-based in Scotland
  • Closing 23rd May 2022

At Cycling UK we want people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be able to cycle safely, easily and enjoyably. We’re on a mission to get a million more people cycling and we need your help to deliver our vision of a better world by bike.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team to support the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for behaviour change programmes. You will be working with multiple stakeholders and teams to ensure we are consistent and robust in our evaluation capabilities.

Using your evaluation and analytical skills, the postholder will work with the Head of development, Project managers, development officers and the Head of monitoring and evaluation to plan and deliver the monitoring, evaluation and research aspects of our behaviour change projects – including Shift, Rural Connections, Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme – that seek to support more people to cycle in communities across Scotland.

You must be able to demonstrate experience in designing surveys, managing large data sets in excel and good working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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Programme Manager (Shift & Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme)

  • Full time
  • £30,000 – £38,000
  • Home based in Scotland
  • Closing 23rd May 2022

A hugely exciting and challenging opportunity to support a portfolio of Cycling UK projects in Scotland.

The Programme manager will work across Cycling UK's two grants schemes in Scotland, Shift and Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme, ensuring the programme targets and outcomes are met. The role requires a good level of understanding of the needs of different communities, including remote and rural populations as well as the ability to motivate a team working at a distance.

We are looking for somebody who has an aptitude towards building relationships, support, and who can motivate a team working at a distance. This influential role is essential to the success of Cycling UK’s projects in compelling change and bettering the lives of others through cycling.

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Project administrator

  • Full time
  • £24,000
  • Home based in United Kingdom
  • Closing 19th May 2022

The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is a fantastic initiative which works with organisations across Scotland to enable those most in need to access a cycle repair. The project supports more adults and children to either continue or return to cycling, especially those least able to afford cycle repairs, an outcome which will further our vision to get a million more people cycling!

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, and robust IT skills to enable successes for this high-profile programme across Scotland. We need an excellent team worker with strong communication skills to work collaboratively with our managers and head of development Scotland to deliver this project successfully.

We are seeking proactive candidates with a good knowledge and experience of Microsoft excel and who have the ability to manage large data sets comfortably.

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Development Officer (Scottish Borders)

  • Full time
  • £24,500
  • Home-based in the Scottish Borders
  • Closing 30th May 2022

Cycling UK, the UK cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. This is a chance for you to drive change within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling. You will perform within a team of development officers based across Scotland to deliver Cycling UK's Rural Connections project effectively.

Delivering walking, wheeling, and cycling activities to audiences of all ages and abilities, whilst working with local organisations to facilitate activities in the community to enable travel, you really will have the opportunity to change people’s lives.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Development officer (Moray)

  • Full time
  • £24,500
  • Home based in Moray
  • Closing 30th March 2022

Cycling UK, the UK cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. This is a chance for a self-motivated and creative individual to drive change within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling. This role plays an integral part within a team of development officers based across Scotland to deliver our Rural Connections project effectively.

Delivering walking, wheeling, and cycling activities to audiences of all ages and abilities, whilst working with local organisations to facilitate activities in the community to enable travel, this position really will have the opportunity to change people’s lives. Due to the active community engagement and direct delivery of this role, the post holder must be based in Moray, Scotland.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Senior project officer (Scotland)

  • Part time
  • £26,520 – £28,560 pro-rata
  • Homebased in Scotland
  • Closing 11th April 2022

Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

Rural Connections successfully delivers activities and opportunities for activity through an inclusive cycling and walking offer - to walk, wheel and cycle, for everyday journeys, leisure, and adventure. This influential role is essential to the success of the Rural Connections programme in compelling change, and it will require excellent organisational and communication skills to manage and implement the project plan with a team of development officers.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Project administrator

  • Full time
  • £24,000
  • Home based in Scotland
  • Closing 31st March 2022

The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is a fantastic initiative which works with organisations across Scotland to enable those most in need to access a cycle repair. The project supports more adults and children to either continue or return to cycling, especially those least able to afford cycle repairs, an outcome which will further our vision to get a million more people cycling!

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, and robust IT skills to enable successes for this high-profile programme across Scotland. We need an excellent team worker with strong communication skills to work collaboratively with our managers and head of Development Scotland to deliver this project successfully.

We are seeking proactive candidates with a good knowledge and experience of Microsoft excel and who have the ability to manage large data sets comfortably.

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Senior Project Officer - The Bothy

  • Full time
  • £26,520
  • Home Based in Scotland
  • Closing 4th October 2021

Would you like to excel within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling? Cycling UK believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Our mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.

The Bothy is a network of 5 place-based projects across Scotland aimed at supporting and encouraging walking, wheeling, and cycling. With activities such as led rides, health walks, bike loan schemes, hands-on support and guidance for individuals, organisations and businesses, the Bothies are embedded in their locations to help people make active travel choices and feel confident walking, wheeling, and cycling in their local area.

We are looking for a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual to lead the success of The Bothy. Supporting your team of development officers, you will ensure that our impact is captured and communicated across a broad audience as we change lives for the better.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

Explore the job description below for full details on this exciting opportunity.

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Development Officer – Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme

  • Full time
  • £24,000
  • Scotland - Home based
  • Closing 27th September 2021

Advance within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling.

The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme 2.0 is a fantastic initiative which will work with cycle repair organisations across Scotland to enable those most in need to access a cycle repair. The project will support more adults and children to either return to cycling or continue to cycle, especially those least able to afford cycle repairs, an outcome which will further our vision to get a million more people cycling!

This role is integral to the success of SCRS 2.0, supporting bike repair organisations to deliver the scheme, building relationships, managing and tracking the ongoing transactional data.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Programme Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

  • Full time
  • £30,000 – £38,000
  • Scotland - Home based
  • Closing 18th October 2021

A hugely exciting and challenging opportunity to manage the Bothy and Rural Connections programmes in Scotland with responsibility for project and financial management, as well as line management of the Senior Project Officers.

This multifaceted role spans across several Cycling UK projects in Scotland, alongside the Head of Development Scotland, to enable the effective and successful delivery of projects. Strong planning and management skills are a must, as well as a good understanding of the needs of different communities, including remote and rural populations. We are looking for somebody who has an aptitude towards building relationships, support, and who can motivate a team working at a distance.

This influential role is essential to the success of Cycling UK’s projects in compelling change and bettering the lives of others through cycling. Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Programme Manager – Scotland (maternity leave cover)

  • Part time
  • £30,000 – £38,000 pro-rata
  • Home based in Scotland
  • Closing 16th August 2021

A hugely exciting and challenging opportunity to support a portfolio of Cycling UK projects in Scotland with responsibility for project and financial management, as well as line management of development officers and a senior project officer.

This multifaceted role spans across several Cycling UK projects in Scotland, alongside the head of development Scotland, to enable the effective and successful delivery of projects. Strong planning and management skills are a must, as well as a good understanding of the needs of different communities, including remote and rural populations. We are looking for somebody who has an aptitude towards building relationships, support, and who can motivate a team working at a distance.

This influential role is essential to the success of Cycling UK’s projects in compelling change and bettering the lives of others through cycling. Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Play Together on Pedals Development Officer

  • Full time
  • £24,000
  • Homebased – Glasgow city council area
  • Closing 9th August 2021

Cycling UK is an innovative and engaging organisation working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling, and we’re looking for a development officer to join us in our mission. Play Together on Pedals (PTOP) in Glasgow is a partnership project led by Cycling UK, Play Scotland, and Cycling Scotland.

If you’re passionate about community engagement, adept at project management, and you want to make a real change to people’s lives, this opportunity is for you.

The Play Together on Pedals programme supports young children and their families to discover the joy and freedom of bike riding. This role combines coordinating this impactful programme and managing the Glasgow Community Cycling Network; a collective of community-based active travel organisations across the city. No two days are the same in this role, it is interesting, challenging, and fulfilling.

If you could be the one to drive impact in this role in enabling more people to cycle in Glasgow, we want to hear from you!

Explore the job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening and send to recruitment@cyclinguk.org.

Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to both the job description and person specification. We assess your relative strengths directly against the specified criteria, please bear this in mind when writing your application.

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Ardrishaig Bothy Project Coordinator

  • Full time or Part time
  • £24,000
  • Ardrishaig, Argyll & Bute
  • Closing 6th July 2021

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK is the national cycling charity delivering national behaviour change programmes to increase cycling participation levels in non-cycling communities across the country. The Behaviour Change and Development Team run these projects engaging with thousands of people every year and are looking to extend the team in an exciting period of growth.

The Bothy is a localised, place-based partnership project run in the community surrounding the Crinan Canal within Mid-Argyll and aims create positive change to the way people travel, perceive and utilise the place they live and visit. The Bothy focuses on raising awareness of cycling and walking routes, increasing confidence of people’s travel journeys, creating partnerships to enable bikes on buses, and improve local route knowledge. It also offers a platform for the community to share feedback and suggestions on the place around them.

The role holder will coordinate partners and support engagement with walking, wheeling and cycling activities amongst communities along the Crinan Canal. Promoting activities on social media and promotion by other methods will be a key role. Managing and coordinating volunteers and ensuring procedures are followed prior to activities will be an important aspect of this role (with appropriate COVID19 safety considerations in place). Staffing The Bothy and ensuring there is good quality information on offer for the public via maps, access to apps and knowledge of partner organisations will be an ongoing role of The Bothy Project Coordinator.

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Senior Project Officer – Shift

  • Full time
  • £26,000 – £28,000
  • Homebased - Scotland
  • Closing 19th April 2021

Advance within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling.

Shift is a fantastic initiative, focusing on supporting community organisations deliver behaviour change activities to enable people to swap the car for a cycle for everyday journeys. This influential role is essential to the success of the Shift programme in compelling change and it will be up to you to use your excellent organisational and communication skills to manage and implement the project plan with your team of six development officers.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity.

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Development Officer

  • Full time
  • £24,000
  • Home based in one of the following Local Authorities – East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire
  • Closing 19th April 2021

Cycling UK, the UK cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. This is a chance for you to drive change within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling.

Shift is a fantastic initiative, focusing on supporting community organisations deliver behaviour change activities to enable people to swap the car for a cycle for everyday journeys. You will have the opportunity to use your excellent organisation and planning skills to coordinate Cycling UK’s Shift project across several local authorities in Scotland. Communication is key in this opening as you will be the first point of contact for participants, partners, and other stakeholders within their local authorities.

Tell us why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity and change lives.

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Development Officer x 5

  • Full time or Part time
  • £24,000
  • Home based
  • Closing 22nd March 2021

Cycling UK, the UK cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. This is a chance for you to drive change within this innovative and engaging organisation, working to better lives through cycling. You will perform within a team of development officers based across Scotland to deliver the Rural Connections project effectively.

Delivering walking, wheeling, and cycling activities to audiences of all ages and abilities, whilst working with local organisations to facilitate activities in the community to enable travel, you really will have the opportunity to change people’s lives.

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