About Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is the UK charity behind the National Cycle Network, formerly known as Sustrans. This role sits in its Delivery team, working on the Scotland programme.
The Role
The Engagement Officer plans and runs activities and events that get people walking, wheeling and cycling, working with schools, community groups and partner organisations across Scotland. The role also supports behaviour change projects and works with volunteers.
At a glance
- Location: Scotland, hybrid, working from your nearest hub
- Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 months, full-time, 35 hours a week
- Salary: £29,825 per year, adjusted for part-time hours
- Closes: 8 November 2026
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver activities and events that encourage walking, wheeling and cycling
- Work with schools, community groups and partner organisations to run engagement projects
- Support behaviour change projects, including planning activities and keeping project records
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners and volunteers
- Manage project plans, budgets and records
- Work with volunteers on projects, including occasional recruitment
- Apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles so activities are welcoming and accessible
- Raise awareness of active travel
What you'll need
- Experience engaging children, young people and schools and encouraging their participation
- Strong verbal and written communication, including writing reports for different audiences
- Experience working with colleagues, partners, volunteers and stakeholders
- Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines across several projects
- Ability to work in ways that protect the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk
The employer notes that candidates do not need to meet every requirement.
How to apply
Complete the online application form by 23:59 on 8 November 2026. Interviews are held on Microsoft Teams in the week of 23 November 2026. A role description is available from the employer, and adjustments are available throughout the application process.
