About Us
Formed in 2019, Sustainable Kirriemuir is a Scottish community-led environmental charity which seeks to increase our community’s awareness of the impacts of climate change and the benefits of sustainable practices. We achieved charitable status in August 2023.
Our vision is for Kirriemuir to be a sustainable, net-zero community where people and nature flourish. Our strategic plan (available on our website) was developed following a community information gathering exercise to imagine our future as a thriving community, the outcomes of which have informed our strategic objectives for the next five years.
In practice we are working towards helping our community live more sustainably, making social and environmental change happen, so people and nature can thrive. We believe powerful change can be simple to make; small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help steer us towards a healthier and more sustainable future. We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Active & Sustainable Travel, Food & Growing, Action for Nature and Sustainable Living.
Our Active Travel Aims
1. Promote and provide opportunities for our community to experience active and sustainable travel.
2. Promote the benefits of active and sustainable travel, in terms of individual health and wellbeing, as well as health for our planet.
3. Advocate for sustainable and integrated forms of transport (e.g. better cycle networks, accessible public transport, and car-sharing opportunities).
The Role
This is a brand new role and a great opportunity for the right person to shape the future of Active & Sustainable Travel in Kirriemuir. You will be responsible for all aspects of Active & Sustainable Travel across the organisation including leading bike repair workshops, managing the cycle loan scheme, leading cycle rides, teaching cycle skills, developing an active travel map of the area and engaging with the community on issues relating to active and sustainable travel. If you think you have the right skills, we’d love to hear from you. For more information about what this role involves, please refer to the Job Description.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in active and sustainable travel and voluntary sector-related projects, including delivering activities such as led cycle rides, community events and workshops. They will be friendly and approachable, with a positive and supportive attitude and a love of the outdoors. For full details, please refer to the Job Description on our website sustainablekirriemuir.co.uk/2024/02/28/active-sustainable-travel-project-officer or download below.
How to Apply
Email a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter explaining why you fit the bill to: info@sustainablekirriemuir.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 22nd March 2024 at 5pm