I Bike Schools Officer

Social network you want to login/join with: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr