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Cycling Friendly Awards Coordinator

  • Part time
  • £24,000 pro-rata
  • Edinburgh (with option for homeworking)
  • Closing 1st March 2023


  • Advertised from 31st January 2023
  • 28hrs per week (however flexible options are available)

Role

Reports To

The Cycling Friendly Awards Coordinator will report to the Communities Manager

Job Overview

The postholder will oversee the successful delivery of the Cycling Friendly Employer (CFE) and Cycling Friendly School (CFS) award programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland.

The postholder will directly support workplaces and employers and schools across Edinburgh and the Lothians (with occasional work in the Borders) to successfully achieve the CFE Award. They will lead in the development and cooordination of skills development activity for employers in a wide range of settings. Developing strong partnerships with businesses, community based services and individuals are key to this role.

Responsibilities and Duties

  1. Coordinating and delivering the Cycling Friendly Employer (CFE) and Cycling Friendly School (CFS) programme in Edinburgh,the Lothians, and Perthshire
  2. Identifying organisations that would like to engage with the Cycling Friendly Award programme, supporting them through the award process, and ensuring award criteria is met.
  3. Re-assessing previous award holders to ensure compliance with the CFE/CFS Award.
  4. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
  5. Ensuring the project delivers its stated outcomes/impact.
  6. Providing advice and support to employers/schools on funding opportunities.
  7. Updating Cycling Scotland on programme progress monthly.
  8. Attendance at regular Cycling Friendly assessor meetings and workshops hosted by Cycling Scotland.
  9. Attendance at relevant conferences and networking meetings.
  10. Finding creative ways of engaging with potential Cycling Friendly employers by utilising social media to support the delivery of the programme with support from our Communications Lead - e.g. using Linkedin or developing a quarterly e-newsletter to all Cycling Friendly Employers.
  11. Contribute to the strategic development of the The Bike Station and its skills development programme.
  12. Assist with the coordination and delivery of community based events.
  13. Monitor and evaluate the social impact of the programme.
  14. Produce detailed quarterly reports for the project funder.
  15. Support the development of case studies from notable Cycling Friendly organisations..
  16. Perform any other duties considered relevant to the post e.g. CFE schools.
  17. To comply with all current legislation, GDPR and organisational policies.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • A qualification and/or equivalent experience in managing and delivering projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time accordingly.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to support project delivery
  • Experience marketing services with a strong social impact
  • Experience in working to targets
  • Experience of report writing and delivering presentations
  • Experience of dealing with the public in a professional environment and providing excellent customer service.
  • Flexible, self-starter with an enterprising attitude
  • Ability to network and present a positive image when representing The Bike Station and Cycling Scotland at external events.
  • Passionate about cycle promotion and development.

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering a cycling project
  • Experience managing budgets
  • Experience of social impact monitoring
  • Qualified Cycle Trainer/ Velotech or other cycle maintenance qualification.

Application notes

CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@thebikestation.org.uk by 1st March.