National Bike Reuse Coordinator
- Full time or Part time
- £30,125 – £31,375
- Stirling, Hybrid or Remote Working
- Closing 1st December 2022
- Advertised from 27th October 2022
- Full-time preferred, other models considered. Contract: ASAP - End March 2024.
- Generous Pension (up to 12% Employer + 6% Employee) & Holiday (starting at 28 days plus six bank holidays)
Role
Circular Communities Scotland (previously CRNS) are pleased to be recruiting for this exciting project in partnership with Cycling Scotland. Put simply we want to grow bike reuse across Scotland and therefore affordable access to bikes, significantly over the next threeyears. This role will be at the heart of driving that transformation.
Circular Communities Scotland is a membership network with a vision for a thriving circular economy in Scotland with local communities benefiting from the social, environmental, and economic outcomes. With a growing membership of over 230 charities and social enterprises we are always looking for new ways to support the circular community’s sector and see our vision become a reality.
Following on from a recent research project commissioned by Cycling Scotland several actions have been identified that would progress greater bike reuse in Scotland. Circular Communities Scotland will work with partners to progress these actions by hosting this role. This is an exciting project which involves working with a wide range of senior stakeholders including Cycling Scotland and Scottish Government as well as the bike reuse sector itself.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be responsible for driving this project forward, liaising with a wide range of senior stakeholders and ensuring strong track record of delivery. You would prepare a wide variety of deliverables, manage the project, and build relationships with key stakeholders within and beyond the sector. This is a real opportunity to increase bike reuse in Scotland, improve affordable access to bikes and combat climate and social injustice.
We are also determined to get the right person to join our strong team which is why we are open to exploring different options regarding place of work from office based to remote working. Circular Communities Scotland proactively support the 4-day week, and this is an option for all our staff. For the right candidate(s) we are also willing to consider job-share, part-time working or affordable freelancer arrangement. Please make any desires other than full-time clear in your application.
The principle of a three-year project has been agreed with our funder but the initial contract will be until the end of March 2024. A further extension is expected dependent on a strong track record of delivery resulting in the securing of further project funding.
We are looking for a strong self-starter with a proven record of delivery so you can hit the ground running. You need to be a strong communicator, self-organised and able to manage a complex range of deliverables over a brief period. You need to be passionate about sustainability in general and demonstrate awareness of the circular economy and the Active Travel Framework.
Full details about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
To find out more about Circular Communities Scotland check out our website.
If you have any questions or just want to set up a confidential no obligation phone call to find out more then please email info@circularcommunities.scot.
Application notes
Closing Date: 1 December 2022
Interview Date: 9 December 2022
We are asking for applications in the form of a tailored CV plus a 1-2 page covering letter setting out how you meet the requirements for this role.
Applications should be uploaded to our recruitment portal before 5pm on Thursday 1stDecember 2022.
Project Officer – Schools Link (Part-Time)
- Part time
- £28,062 pro-rata
- Hybrid: between home and FEL Scotland’s head office in Stirling.
- Closing 28th July 2024
Interested in joining us? Fantastic!
We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive. We believe powerful change can be simple to make; small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too. We support that change to happen, project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, and Food.
Job Purpose:
Working as part of FEL's Schools team, the Active Travel Hub Schools Link Officer will play a key role in delivering FEL Scotland’s schools active travel programme this year. This exciting position will target support where it is most needed within each school community, helping to promote sustainable travel and community engagement.
You will act as one of the primary points of contact between FEL Active Travel School Hubs and FEL Scotland staff, establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, community groups, and local authorities. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure that all our sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stakeholder Management:
- Act as one of the primary points of contact between schools and FEL Scotland staff.
- Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including school administrators, teachers, community groups, and local authorities.
Consistent and Coordinated Communication & Logistics:
- Work with the Schools Coordinator to maintain clear, consistent, and coordinated communication between schools and FEL Scotland staff, including meetings and delivery.
- Address any communication gaps or issues promptly to maintain smooth operations.
- Maintain records of communication and schedules to ensure this information is up-to-date and accessible.
- Provide logistical support to the Active Travel team, streamlining processes and procedures where applicable for both schools and the Community ebike Library rental.
- Working with FEL Communications Officer, distribute newsletters, reports, and updates to keep stakeholders informed about upcoming events and progress.
Staff Support:
- Ensure all logistical aspects of events and delivery are managed efficiently (e.g., venue booking).
- Coordinate and support FEL school staff schedules to ensure all sessions have adequate staff for delivery.
- Work with FEL community officers to assist with the coordination of the Bike Buddies programme including liaising with feeder primary schools to confirm dates for delivery and pupil numbers.
- Assist with the running of the FEL Scotland Bike Library including liaising with service users, and helping with enquiries
This role will support FEL’s mission to increase everyday cycling, walking, and wheeling journeys.
You will become part of a committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of everything we do
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of supporting the smooth running of a team or project with varied delivery and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for promoting walking, wheeling and cycling.
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software.
Desirable:
- A degree or equivalent work experience in education, logistics, administration, communication, event management, or a related field.
- Experience working in or with schools.
- Knowledge of active travel and sustainability initiatives.
- Familiarity with the Forth Valley region and its educational landscape.
- Full UK driver’s license
Working Conditions:
- Flexible working hours to accommodate school schedules during the week.
- Potential travel within the region to visit schools and attend events.
Top job! Head of Strategic Development
- Full time
- £47,487 – £55,060
- Hybrid: Stepps
- Closing 5th August 2024
Do you want to combine your professional capabilities with a career in a leading environmental charity? If so, we want to hear from you.
By working with a range of private, public and third sector partners, Green Action Trust services deliver positive action across the country to help Scotland achieve its climate change ambitions. We turn ideas into tangible change, to build more sustainable communities and a greener country.
We are a dynamic, progressive and successful charity that is moving into its next phase of development. This is a great opportunity for a highly driven, competent and innovative individual to join our team. Key will be your commitment to enable us to reach exemplar status.
This new senior management position with the Trust will play a critical role enabling and driving strategic thinking and planning across the organisation to ensure we are delivering the maximum impact, ensuring there is a clear and coherent strategy aligned throughout the organisation, internally and to external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have a very ‘hands on’ role and will be given the freedom to bring their ideas, innovation and creativity to the team to help us create our new future.
In return, we offer a great benefits package and a very flexible and supportive working environment which will support your own personal development so that you have all the tools necessary to succeed. We want you to grow with us.
To find out more about our work please visit greenactiontrust.org
I Bike Schools Officer
- Full time
- £28,831
- Hybrid: Selected Schools in East Dunbartonshire with home working flexibility when not delivering in-school sessions
- Closing 29th August 2024
About the role
The I Bike Project has been running since 2009 in Scotland, working with schools around the country, promoting healthy travel choices in Education. As the I Bike Schools Officer you will work with selected schools around the Bearsden and Milngavie areas of East Dunbartonshire to promote cycling, scooting and walking to and from school and other journeys.
This holder of this position supports school staff and volunteers, promoting active travel within the school community. You will harness local authority resources available for active travel and create connections between schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected and the option of working hybrid from the nearest hub base in Glasgow.
About you
You should have experience of working with children and young people. Along with working in schools, community groups, environment projects or young people in another setting.
You will also have good written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills and report writing skills alongside the ability to engage with a wide range of age-groups. You will be able to prioritise your own workload.
You will have undertaken or be willing to undertake the National Standard cycle Instructor training and bike maintenance training.
A UK clean, valid driving license is vital for this role.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Active travel programmes in Scotland.
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
• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Training Manager, Capacity building
- Full time
- £41,738
- Hybrid: Sustrans offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow with the flexibility to work from home
- Closing 28th July 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans’ Infrastructure Development Support programme.
As the Training Manager, you will have overall responsibility for creating and implementing multiple bespoke training packages for delivery partners across Scotland that relate to Active Travel infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the packages respond to the individual needs and specific context of each partner and contribute to the delivery of high-quality infrastructure.
As the Training Manager, you will be supported by a Training Coordinator, and you will have line management responsibilities for this role and task management responsibility for capacity-building teams. You will also manage the programme budget and contribute to regular reporting both internally and to external funders.
You will be an excellent facilitator and be able to develop strong working relationships and partnerships with a range of organizations and be adept at spotting new opportunities for collaboration.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have extensive experience of planning and delivering workshops and training events for professionals as well as developing training content suitable for different audiences.
We also ask that you are experienced in building and maintaining partnerships across organisations and can work effectively across multiple external teams on project delivery.
We ask you to demonstrate your experience of leading, motivating and developing an inclusive and collaborative team.
You will be skilled in the use of MS office as well as applications and platforms designed to deliver virtual learning and collaboration sessions, and have working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and issues of equity in active travel development.
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
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
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