Location
London, East & South-East

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Salary
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

About the Role
Are you passionate about active travel and community engagement? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Active Journeys team at Sustrans, based in the London, East and South-East region. As a Project Officer, you will play a dynamic role in delivering a variety of walking, wheeling, and cycling projects that make a real difference to people's lives. In this varied role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering practical activities for young people in schools, supporting the implementation of School Streets to create safer and healthier environments, and working closely with the National Cycle Network and Infrastructure teams on community engagement for related schemes. You will engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure the successful delivery of projects, and will also be responsible for integrating Sustrans volunteers into your work to help maximise impact and community involvement. This role requires regular travel within the region and the flexibility to work on-site at various project locations on behalf of Sustrans.

Experience
You should have experience working with schools and/or community groups, which may include voluntary work. You’ll be confident managing small projects while also contributing effectively as part of a team and building collaborative relationships.

About you
We’re looking for someone who understands active travel and the challenges faced by communities experiencing inequalities. You should also have a good understanding of behaviour change theories, safeguarding principles, and health and safety legislation, including conducting risk assessments. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work across multiple projects and lead group workshops. You will be proactive, able to manage your own workload, and confident in solving problems as they arise.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mentioned, but relevant experience and skills in project management and community engagement are essential.