About the role
The I Bike Project has been running since 2009 in Scotland, working with schools around the country, promoting
healthy travel choices in Education. As the I Bike Schools Officer you will work with selected schools around
the Bearsden and Milngavie areas of East Dunbartonshire to promote cycling, scooting and walking to and from
school and other journeys.
This holder of this position supports school staff and volunteers, promoting active travel within the school
community. You will harness local authority resources available for active travel and create connections between
schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected and the option of working hybrid
from the nearest hub base in Glasgow.
About you
You should have experience of working with children and young people. Along with working in schools, community
groups, environment projects or young people in another setting.
You will also have good written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills and report writing
skills alongside the ability to engage with a wide range of age-groups. You will be able to prioritise your own
workload.
You will have undertaken or be willing to undertake the National Standard cycle Instructor training and bike
maintenance training.
A UK clean, valid driving license is vital for this role.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Active travel programmes in Scotland.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity,
enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive
employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from
under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return, we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding
working environment.
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
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• 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 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)