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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.

The organisation

With nearly four decades of delivering environmental regeneration projects across Scotland, the Green Action Trust provides bespoke solutions to turn policy into action on climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental inequality. We work with a range of public, non-profit and private partners to deliver tangible change, building more sustainable communities and a greener country.

For more information, visit greenactiontrust.org

The opportunity

We are an ambitious organisation with a great opportunity to assist Scotland with its climate change challenges. We have embarked on an important process of change, which includes adding new members to our Board, broadening our skill set so that we can provide the Trust will the leadership it needs.

As a member of our Board of charity Trustees, your focus will be to assist us strategically, applying your specific skills and experience to ensure we meet all our commitments. It would be helpful if you have previous Board experience although this is not essential. We respect that your time will be limited, and so we want to be clear about our expectations. If you can commit 1-2 days per month, this will more than meet our current requirements.

In particular, at this time, we are seeking candidates who have a background in Finance and/or Accountancy.

If you feel you can assist the Board to take forward its exciting programme, we look forward to hearing from you. We are committed to building a diverse Board, so we welcome applications from all sectors of society, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability or religious persuasion.