Team: Delivery/SCNI

As the Engagement Officer, you will help people and communities choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. You will plan and deliver projects, events and activities that encourage active travel and bring people together. You will build positive relationships with community groups, partners and stakeholders, helping them to get involved and make a difference locally.

You will manage project plans, budgets and records, making sure activities are organised and delivered effectively, whilst supporting community engagement initiatives. You will also work closely with volunteers, supporting their involvement in projects and occasionally helping with volunteer recruitment. Through this work, you will contribute to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's wider goals of creating healthier, safer and more accessible communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and deliver activities and events that encourage people to walk, wheel and cycle more often, working with schools, community groups and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of behaviour change and engagement projects, working with your line manager to plan activities, organise tasks and maintain project records and documentation.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of your work, helping to ensure activities are welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and volunteers, raising awareness of the benefits of active travel and encouraging people to get involved.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with communities, inspiring positive behaviour change, organising events and activities, and working with partners to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience engaging with children, young people and schools, building positive relationships and encouraging participation in activities and events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and write reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and developing effective relationships with colleagues, partners, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while working across multiple projects.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity– inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

What we offer

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

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• 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 times annual salary.
• Family-friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday).

Are you experienced in building community power and supporting communities to get active through walking and cycling schemes?

Are you passionate about tackling air pollution, supporting families to choose active travel, and raising the voices of communities most affected by climate change but least often heard? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ+ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.

About us

Parents for Future Scotland began as a grassroots group of parents seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We became a registered charity in 2024 and are now a small, self-employed team with a growing network of activists.

We seek to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are growing our influence and reach across the country, supporting parents and communities to take action on climate change and work towards a climate-safe future for every child.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, community-focused Coordinator to support schools and families across Edinburgh to improve air quality and increase walking, wheeling and cycling to school.

Working with schools, parents, community partners and the Air Pollution Manager, you will help establish and develop walking buses, bike buses and other active travel initiatives. You will support parents and community members to develop the skills and confidence to lead their own initiatives, helping create lasting change within school communities.

This is a hands-on role involving relationship-building, community organising, volunteer development, training and practical support for active travel schemes and air pollution workshops. You will also help schools develop sustainable approaches to active travel, encourage peer-to-peer learning and contribute to the wider aims of Parents for Future Scotland.

Key responsibilities

• Set clear expectations with schools about their commitments and what they need to deliver to participate in the clean air project.
• Establish strong relationships with key school staff and maintain regular contact to support project delivery and promotion.
• Support the establishment and development of walking buses and bike buses across participating schools.
• Assist with route planning, risk assessments and volunteer coordination.
• Attend and support bike and walking buses on the mornings they operate until they are fully established and self-sustaining.
• Promote safe cycling practices and active travel behaviours within school communities.
• Identify potential community “leads” who can galvanise groups and take ownership of walking and bike buses. Build relationships with these individuals and identify development opportunities alongside the Air Pollution Manager.
• Run training sessions for parents on topics such as starting a walking or bike bus, facilitating an air pollution workshop and developing community organising skills.
• Build a pool of volunteers able to deliver air pollution workshops in schools by training volunteers in workshop facilitation and workshop content, and arranging sessions with participating schools.
• Support the delivery of parent-to-parent air pollution workshops within schools.
• Promote Parents for Future Scotland among parents and support community members to become involved in the organisation.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer support and knowledge-sharing between schemes across different schools.
• Work closely with the Air Pollution Manager to develop and implement an effective project strategy.
• Liaise with cycling organisations, local authorities and community partners.
• Collect monitoring and evaluation data throughout the project.
• Post regularly on our social media channels and actively participate in our WhatsApp community.
• Contribute to wider discussions on active travel, climate action and public health.

Skills and experience

Essential

• You must be able to competently ride a bike.
• Be a qualified Cycle Ride Leader and First Aid trained, or be willing to undertake these qualifications. Appropriate training will be provided for those who do not currently hold them.
• You will be an ambassador for Parents for Future Scotland on the ground. It is vital that you feel inspired by our vision, mission and aims, and have a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience of delivering and managing community projects.
• Proven ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proven experience of building strong relationships with partner organisations, communities facing additional barriers and local councils.
• Proven experience of building the skills, confidence and capacity of communities.
• Experience of devising and facilitating workshops, meetings and community discussions.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation, data collection and report writing.
• An understanding of active travel, public health, environmental issues or behaviour change.
• An understanding of social justice perspectives and the systems that cause climate breakdown.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on sustainability and/or active travel-related community projects or initiatives.
• Experience of working with schools, parents, volunteers or community groups to develop and sustain local initiatives.

What we offer

• A self-employed contract for 4 days per week during school term time, running from 1 December 2026 until 30 June 2027.
• A day rate of £150 per day. The total contract value will depend on the number of agreed working days available during the contract period.
• A flexible working environment, with working arrangements planned around the needs of participating schools and the wider project.
• The opportunity to work from home when not delivering activities in schools or meeting partners and community members.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop our work in Edinburgh and support long-term, community-led change.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with the wider Parents for Future Scotland team, with support from the Air Pollution Manager.

The role requires availability for at least three school commute mornings per week during term time (Monday–Friday).

There may be occasions when additional mornings are required, depending on project needs. Specific mornings will be agreed with the successful candidate and planned around the needs of participating schools and the wider project.

As this is a locally focused, hands-on role, applicants should live in or near Edinburgh and be able to travel to participating schools and community activities.

Help shape the future of Edinburgh’s greenspaces

What would Edinburgh and the Lothians look like if everyone could access quality greenspaces that support their health and wellbeing?

That’s the ambition behind the work of Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT).

For more than 30 years, we’ve been working with communities and partners to create and improve greenspaces across the region – delivering practical projects that benefit people and nature, support biodiversity and climate resilience, and help people connect with their local environment.

We’re now looking for up to five new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board and help shape the next chapter of ELGT.

Bring your experience. Make a difference.

We’re looking for people who can bring experience, insight and constructive challenge to our Board, and who share our commitment to the role greenspaces can play in creating healthier, more connected communities and a better environment.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in

1. Finance & Financial Sustainability

Financial management, accounting, audit, governance, risk and financial sustainability.

2. Strategic Fundraising & Income Generation

Fundraising strategy, securing investment and developing sustainable income.

3. Biodiversity, Woodland & Nature

Biodiversity, woodland management, nature restoration and environmental policy

4. Organisational Change & People

Understanding how organisational strategy, change and workforce decisions affect people, organisational capability and long-term sustainability.

These are our current priority areas, but they aren’t the only things we value. If you bring different experience, perspectives or skills and share our commitment to ELGT’s vision, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need previous Board experience. We’ll provide a full induction and support you to contribute effectively as a Director and Trustee.

The role is unpaid, with reasonable expenses reimbursed, and involves around half a day a month on average including four Board meetings a year, the AGM and some additional supporting activity.

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.

Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.

Part of our core team, you will support the day-to-day operational running of our key sites, including our community building at 8 East Fergus Place, the community garden and cabin at Ravenscraig Walled Garden, and our Active Travel Hub and bike shop on Kirkcaldy High Street.

The Role

We are looking for a Caretaker and Facilities Assistant to play a key role in ensuring our facilities are welcoming, clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained for staff, volunteers, participants, hirers, and visitors.

The successful applicant will enjoy practical problem-solving and take pride in maintaining community spaces through routine DIY, minor repairs, housekeeping, and proactive site inspections. A central part of the role involves keeping our spaces safe and compliant by carrying out statutory compliance checks—such as weekly fire alarm tests, monthly emergency lighting and extinguisher inspections, and routine health and safety checks.

You will work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and contractors, as well as use our digital tools to easily capture visit details, track maintenance issues, and keep site records up to date. Whether you are setting up rooms and equipment for events or acting as a keyholder for our venues, you will be committed to helping create safe, efficient, and welcoming environments for everyone across Greener Kirkcaldy.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy

We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We believe in a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.

Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development and encourage staff initiative and ideas.

Benefits of working for Greener Kirkcaldy

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Excellent wellbeing, training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave, with the flexibility to take time off at times that matter most to you
• Social events

Diversity and inclusion

We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.

To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you identify as Minority Ethnic or have a disability, we welcome your application.

If you need additional support to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please contact our Operations Manager Dianne Girvan. Email dianne@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk.