As the Project Officer, you will support schools across East Lothian to increase active travel, such as walking, wheeling and cycling. Your work will help pupils, staff and local communities travel in healthier and more sustainable ways.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver behaviour change and engagement projects that encourage active travel.
• Plan, organise and run educational sessions, practical activities and events that help people make positive changes in how they travel.
• Build effective working relationships with schools, community groups and local authorities to support these projects.
• You will recruit, guide and support volunteers who help with the work of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, making sure they feel informed and confident.
• This role involves physical tasks such as lifting and moving bicycles, transporting boxes and equipment, and setting up activities within school environments. We welcome applications from all candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments to support individuals in carrying out these duties.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering fun activities with children and adults, who thrives outdoors, with a flexible approach to working independently and in teams.

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.

• At least 3 years of experience working with community groups. This can be paid work or voluntary work.
• An understanding of Active Travel (walking, wheeling, cycling) and the challenges faced by communities who experience inequality or barriers.
• Experience leading group workshops and presenting information clearly, both online and in person.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and the ability to apply safe working practices that promote the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults at risk.
• You will be required to travel between schools and transport equipment as part of this role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is therefore needed.

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

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• 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 per annum, pro rata 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 Policies

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

As the Resource Planning Manager, you are responsible for understanding how work is carried out across the Trust. This includes looking at activities, processes, projects and programmes to make sure the right people and resources are available when needed.

Your main focus at the start will be on the Delivery directorate. In this area, you will design a clear and practical resource management approach that helps managers plan and use resources more effectively.

You will also work with teams across the whole Trust. Your role is to make sure each team receives the support and resources they need in a timely and efficient way, so that work can be completed smoothly and without unnecessary delays.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop clear and practical processes and procedures that support teams in sharing resources effectively. This means making sure people, skills and tools can be used across different programmes and teams in a coordinated and efficient way, helping to avoid gaps or duplication.
• Lead on embedding the Access Resource Planner across the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. You will act as the main point of contact for the system and support others in using it effectively, helping to ensure it becomes a trusted and widely used tool.
• Designing simple and effective processes that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and minimise delays caused by resources not being used well. This will help projects run more smoothly and avoid common challenges that slow progress.
• Track and report on how resources are used. By looking at past decisions and identifying patterns or trends, you will support better planning and forecasting for future projects.
• Design and put into place a clear resource management framework. This framework will guide how resources are planned, allocated and reviewed, helping teams work in a more coordinated and consistent way across the Trust.

This role would be ideal someone who likes bringing structure and clarity to complex work and enjoys understanding how different pieces fit together. It would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively across teams, and feels motivated by improving how things are organised so that work runs smoothly and efficiently.

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 of Reporting on precision and consistency in allocation and utilisation.
• Experience of change management, leading and supporting teams and organisations through change.
• Resource management best practice and project management tools and practices
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills to make effective resource decisions ensuring the highest efficiency possible.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, enabling efficient and effective communication channels.
• 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

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

• 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 per annum, pro rata 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 Policies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Leven-based team and help deliver the ambitious River Park Programme.

This role will suit a creative and collaborative communications professional who can combine strong storytelling and digital skills with meaningful environmental and community impact.

You will be the lead on the communications for the Programme, developing engaging content and campaigns that raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and encourage community participation.

With major milestones being reached and an exciting programme of community activity ahead, this is a fantastic time to join Green Action Trust and the River Park Programme.

As a Play worker, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and imaginative space where children can explore, take risks, and lead their own play. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team to deliver outdoor play sessions that are inclusive, child-led, and rooted in freedom and fun!

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted and playful adult role model for children and young people.

• Support children to lead their own play, take safe risks, and explore freely.

• Deliver year-round play opportunities.

• Help manage and maintain a safe, fun, and inclusive outdoor play space.

• Promote positive behaviour and ensure all children feel safe and supported.

• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and uphold safety policies daily.

• Liaise with parents, carers, and partner organisations within our community.

• Support youth volunteering and leadership opportunities.

• Keep attendance records, complete daily evaluations, and help capture impact through observations, photos, and feedback.

• Assist with planning, setting up, and tidying away play sessions and activities.

• Specialist Areas of Play (Interests and experience)

• Free Play: Let children take the lead and shape their own play experiences.

• Food & Cookery: Plan menus with children, cook meals on-site, and deliver online cooking sessions for our daily snack.

• Building & Woodworking: Support safe, creative building projects and teach proper tool care.

• Creative & Imaginative Play: Encourage role play, storytelling, and performance to bring the play space to life.

• Bushcraft: Support children in exploring risky challenges such as bushcraft skills.

• Building: Den Building and Shelter building is a useful and practical skill to share within an outdoor setting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Playful, kind, and reliable

• Confident working with children of all backgrounds and abilities

• Comfortable working outdoors

• Organised, proactive, and a great communicator

• Committed to equality, inclusion, and child safeguarding

• Experience in play work, youth work, childcare, education, or community work is a plus, but not essential. We first and foremost look for enthusiasm and commitment to children's right to play. Successful applicants must however be willing to work toward essential training and qualifications for the role.