Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a community organisation who aim to make Linlithgow a better place to live and work. We instil passion by working with local people and in partnership with local groups to drive ideas and enthusiasm and have recently opened the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. This has led to us starting a Linlithgow Active Travel Project to encourage more people to cycle, walk and wheel for the benefit of their health and for the benefit of the environment.

The West Lothian Cycle circuit has been designed for easy access with inclusion a key driver in the development of the scheme. Whether it’s used by children learning to ride a bike, people of all ages cycling for fun, women, people with disabilities mastering the joy of riding an adaptive bike or handcycle or cyclists with their sights on sporting success, the West Lothian Cycle Circuit will champion a culture of cycling for generations to come.

Job Purpose:

Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will support an annual plan and directly deliver events to promote local involvement and behaviour change around sustainable active travel.

You will work with the Project Manager to deliver and support a facility programme that compliments and adds value to cycling, walking and wheeling related activities across West Lothian. This will include direct delivery of a wide range of activities both in the heart of the communities and at the cycle circuit that will support people to gain confidence to cycle, walk and wheel more for everyday journeys. There will be some evening and weekend work.

We have a great opportunity for a qualified bike mechanic to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bridgend Farmhouse.

About Bridgend Farmhouse

Bridgend Farmhouse is a community-owned hub set within a restored farmhouse with a focus on wellbeing, collective care, healthy living, sustainability and ecological responsibility. We promote access to healthy, affordable food, time in nature, crafts, outdoor activities and practical tools for developing resilience within our local and wider community. We are welcoming, participatory, inclusive and innovative. Please see The Story of Bridgend Farmhouse and Bridgend Farmhouse is Open.

Cycling Developments at Bridgend Farmhouse

The Bridgend Farmhouse has always been passionate about cycling. We have an existing Bike Workshop and a soon to be completed Bike Barn. We host a social enterprise (‘A wee pedal’) dedicated to cycling activities and led rides and we have a direct connection to a network of cycle routes via Craigmillar Park. We have recently been given funding through Paths for All, Cycling Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council to support our cycling operation.

The Role

Our new Community Lead Bike Mechanic will oversee our bike refurbishment programme, refurbishing bikes for sale or matching them with people in our local community as well as some bike maintenance and servicing. The role involves training and support of volunteers / individuals on skills development placements, coordinating the rotas of our sessional bike staff and networking in the local community in order to share practice and promote access to our cycling initiatives. The person in this role will be motivated and organised, a qualified bike mechanic, have demonstrable experience of providing staff or volunteer support and will have a commitment to engaging with people who may previously not had access to cycling due to cultural or economic barriers, lack of skills or confidence.

Requirements for the role

• Qualified Bike Mechanic – Velotech gold or equivalent as a minimum.

• A passionate belief in the benefits of cycling and active travel.

• Experience of bike refurbishment.

• Experience of matching people with a suitable bike to meet their needs.

• Knowledge of cycling industry / community.

• High level of project coordination, organising and delivery skills.

• Excellent team worker.

• Flexible self-starter.

• Excellent communication skills.

• IT knowledge and experience to include Microsoft Office Applications.

• Enthusiasm for making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people.

• Experience of providing support and training to staff and / or volunteers.

• A commitment to playing a part in the success and ongoing development of our Cycle Operation.

Responsible to: Active Travel and Facilities Coordinator and Bike Operation Planning Group

Please see attached Job Description or see the role on the Bridgend Farmhouse website.

Organisational and Programme overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a community organisation who aim to make Linlithgow a better place to live and work. They instil passion by working with local people and in partnership with local groups to drive ideas and enthusiasm and have recently opened the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. This has led to us starting a Linlithgow Active Travel programme to encourage more people to cycle, walk and wheel for the benefit of their health and for the benefit of the environment.

The West Lothian Cycle circuit has been designed for easy access with inclusion a key driver in the development of the scheme. Whether it’s used by children learning to ride a bike, people of all ages cycling for fun, women, people with disabilities mastering the joy of riding an adaptive bike or handcycle or cyclists with their sights on sporting success, the West Lothian Cycle Circuit will champion a culture of cycling for generations to come.

Job Purpose:

This role will act as the project lead, to encourage local involvement and behaviour change around sustainable active travel. You will be responsible for staff and volunteer management, stakeholder management, budgets and monitoring and evaluation.

Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will be part of the development and delivery of events to promote the exciting new West Lothian Cycle Circuit. You will work with partners and staff to lead on all aspects of the active travel programme, coordinating and supporting a facility programme that compliments and adds value to other cycling, walking and wheeling related activities within West Lothian. These will specifically include West Lothian Cycle Circuit partners such as West Lothian Leisure, Active Schools, West Lothian Clarion Cycle Club, Scottish Cycling and First Step Development as well as disability focused organisations. You will ensure a programme of activities delivered in the heart of the communities and at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. This programme’s outcomes are that more people will gain confidence to cycle, walk and wheel more for everyday journeys.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a community organisation who aim to make Linlithgow a better place to live and work. We instil passion by working with local people and in partnership with local groups to drive ideas and enthusiasm and have recently opened the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. This has led to us starting a Linlithgow Active Travel project to encourage more people to cycle, walk and wheel for the benefit of their health and for the benefit of the environment.

The West Lothian Cycle Circuit has been designed for easy access with inclusion a key driver in the development of the scheme. Whether it’s used by children learning to ride a bike, people of all ages cycling for fun, women, people with disabilities mastering the joy of riding an adaptive bike or handcycle or cyclists with their sights on sporting success, the West Lothian Cycle Circuit will champion a culture of cycling for generations to come.

Job Purpose:

Based at the EH49 Hub in Linlithgow, working mainly with the Active Travel Project Manager to offer support for a project that delivers cycling, walking and wheeling related activities within West Lothian.

Your role will be to provide operational and administrative support to ensure successful delivery of the year long project. You will thrive on being organised and have a high level of attention to detail. You will manage bookings, liaise with partners, staff, volunteers and customers and support the day- to-day operational needs of the West Lothian Cycle Circuit, our e-bikes and e-van and the Active Travel Programme of events. You will be the first point of contact for any external enquiries and ensure actions are taken to respond in a timely and professional manner. Administration support for other LCDT projects and events will be required on occasion.