Join Recyke-a-bike’s Board of Trustees and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about cycling, community engagement, and making a positive impact? Look no further! We are delighted to invite you to join our charity Board of Trustees, where you can contribute your skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to our noble cause.

As a bike charity based in Stirling, Scotland, Recyke-a-bike (part of Fallin Community Enterprises) are dedicated to promoting cycling as a sustainable and accessible means of transport, fostering community connections, and empowering individuals through our various initiatives. From selling recycled bikes to providing cycle training and offering an innovative employment and training programme, we have been at the forefront of creating positive change for almost 20 years. Now, we need your help to take our mission to the next level!

Currently, we have two exciting positions available on our Board of Trustees: Treasurer and Trustee. These voluntary roles offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of our organisation, contribute to strategic decision-making, and to play an essential part in enhancing the cycling experience for individuals across the Forth Valley.

As Treasurer, you would be the financial steward of our charity, ensuring that resources are managed efficiently and transparently. Your expertise in finance, budgeting, and financial planning would be crucial in maintaining the sustainability of our operations and supporting the growth of our initiatives. Recyke-a-bike have a Finance Manager and Operations Manager who you would work closely with you. They will be doing the day-to-day financial tasks, so we would look for a Treasurer who can assist with supporting these staff members (when required) and giving experience and vision in line with our development as an organisation.

If you prefer a broader role, our Trustee position is ideal for you. As a Trustee, you would have the chance to participate in diverse discussions, share your insights, and provide valuable guidance on the overall strategy of the organization. Your passion for cycling, community development, or any related field would enrich our decision-making process and help us create a lasting impact in Stirling.

Our Board of Trustees meets bi-monthly, offering a convenient schedule that accommodates busy lives while still allowing for active engagement and meaningful contribution. Through these meetings, you would collaborate with like-minded individuals, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives, to collectively drive our charity's mission forward.

By joining our board of trustees, you would become part of a supportive and passionate community that shares your love of cycling and the power it holds to transform lives. Together, we will continue to sell recycled bikes, provide cycle training, develop our employment and training programs, and embark on other exciting projects that benefit the Forth Valley (and wider) communities.

So, are you ready to make a real difference? Then please enquire about joining out Board of Trustees today! Together, we will pedal towards a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is a project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related training and activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities within the Forth Valley.

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the Bikeability programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire local authorities. In addition, supporting the delivery of all cycling based activities delivered by the Recyke-a-Bike team. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as we go through a period of growth and development!

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is a project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related training and activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities within the Forth Valley. This is an exciting time to join the charity, who are in a period of growth and development.

The purpose of this role is to support the expansion of the national standard cycle training opportunities, including Bikeability Scotland, Essential Cycling Skills, Practical Cycle Awareness Training and others in and around central Scotland. You will also be required to provide support to the Outreach Team and Development manager.

We are looking for a staff member who is focused, organised and a team player, with great communication skills. Although this role has a large focus on the coordination of cycle training you do not need to be an experienced cycle trainer or even cyclist in order to apply. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn and we are happy to help develop your skills.

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is a project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related training and activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities within the Forth Valley. This is an exciting time to join the charity, who are in a period of growth and development.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the delivery of the volunteer program at Recyke-a-bike. Volunteers will be supported through development of skills, including bike building and linking up with other departments at Recyke-a-bike, to become trained in other areas (e.g. cycle trainer who can deliver cycle lessons).The focus will be on working in already selected SIMD data zones, within the lowest 10% as well as other areas in and around Stirling.

We are looking for a staff member who is person-centred, skilled in mechanics and is passionate about teaching other people these skills. The position focuses on the engagement of volunteering through teaching mechanics with a focus on repairing and building bikes, supporting volunteers through other areas of development and engaging with the local community to promote volunteering at Recyke-a-bike as well as our other projects.

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is a project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related training and activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities within the Forth Valley. This is an exciting time to join the charity, who are in a period of growth and development.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the delivery of Active Travel in designated areas around Stirling and Clackmannanshire.The focus will be on working in already selected SIMD data zones, within the lowest 10% with a key focus on engaging women and girls in cycling.

We are looking for a staff member who is person-centred, eager to learn and is passionate about cycling as well as working with other people. The position focuses on the engagement of cycling through cycle training, teaching mechanics, bike maintenance and promoting engagement of other opportunities within cycling at Recyke-a-bike.

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is a project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related training and activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities within the Forth Valley.

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the Bikeability programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire local authorities. In addition, supporting the delivery of all cycling based activities delivered by the Recyke-a-Bike team

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is a project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related training and activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities within the Forth Valley.

The purpose of this role is to coordinate the delivery of the employment aspects of the Employment and Training Program, undertaken by Recyke-a-bike, as well as assisting with the rest of the program.

We are looking for a staff member who is person-centred, eager to learn and is passionate about assisting other people towards positive destinations. A passion for cycling would be a wonderful asset to this position, but please don’t be discouraged in applying if you are not a keen cyclist - so long as you are eager to learn we can teach you cycling skills!

To support the expansion of our in-house training program. You’ll be working as part of a small team, delivering cycle training, bike mechanics and life-skills to members of the public, from various groups, including vulnerable people and people with additional needs (New Scots, LGBTQ+, Autistic groups etc)

Fallin Community Enterprises is a Scottish charity & business limited by guarantee operating as a Social Enterprise. Recyke-a-bike is the project of Fallin Community Enterprises where the main business is recycling bicycles and delivering cycle related activities that will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities for the community of Fallin and beyond.

We are recruiting for a Cycle Training Co-ordinator to support the expansion of the national standard cycle training opportunities, including Bikeability Scotland, Essential Cycling Skills, Practical Cycle Awareness Training others in and around central Scotland.

Please download the Job Information Pack below for further details about the role.

The Recyke-a-bike Board is seeking to appoint a new Operations Manager to take on the daily operation and staff leadership for the organisation. We are looking for an experienced operations lead; someone with strong leadership skills, the practical skills to run Recyke-a-bike’s day-to-day operations. It is a challenging time for the third sector with huge demand and competition for funds and many competing social, economic and environmental priorities throughout Scotland, and so the post demands an experienced manager who can run a tight ship and deliver top quality services with limited budgets. As a senior manager within a small organisation the postholder will have the opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills by working with the board on the ongoing development of the strategic plan and its execution.

Role purpose

You are responsible to the Recyke-a-bike Board for providing the operational leadership to deliver the organisation’s vision, strategic plans, and impact and sustainability goals as agreed with the Recyke-a-bike Board of Trustees.

You will ensure that the charity is managed effectively, demonstrating sound governance, financially and HR leadership and compliance with relevant legislation. You will put your operational experience to good use by regularly reviewing, revising and improving the organisation’s processes and procedures. You will ensure that Recyke-a-bike develops its position and reputation as a sector leader in delivering services across Scotland.

It is important that you naturally lead with a style that reflects our Charity’s values.

Specific Demands: Educated to degree level or with relevant equivalent experience, the ideal candidate will have the enthusiasm and commitment, together with the interpersonal skills, to lead the organisation’s operations successfully. The operation currently includes the (used) bicycle shop and workshop, community outreach activities and cycle training services, employability programmes and cycle mechanic training, the operation of bike share schemes across Scotland, and ad hoc community projects supporting the local community through Covid. The community café closed due to Covid but an excellent kitchen remains in place.