Are you concerned about the climate emergency affecting our planet? Are you passionate about using your communications skills to work for a more just world? Do you believe in the power of faith-based organisations to inspire people to work for social justice?

We are looking for a talented Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our small but dynamic team to help deliver our exciting strategy and to raise awareness of our campaigns.

You will have a passion for social justice, proven media and communications skills and a strong desire to help drive social change and campaign relentlessly for a better world.

We are Jesuit Missions - the international mission and development office of the Jesuits in Britain - and part of the worldwide Roman Catholic religious order known as the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits. For over 50 years, JM has accompanied poor communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We also work to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice in partnership with local partners in the Global South by running campaigns in the UK in support of change.

The role is varied and challenging, but a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities.

You’ll lead in the delivery of our communications strategy and be heavily involved in our campaigns around climate change and ethical investment.

Ideally, you will have:

• worked in a press office / PR environment 
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• great copy writing ability and up-to-date digital skills to optimise our website / social media
• a demonstrable interest in International Development
• an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and/or the Jesuits
• the energy and ideas to organise campaigns which engage our existing supporters and attract new ones

The role is based in our office in Wimbledon, south London although some flexibility is required in light of the situation with COVID-19.

If this fires your passion and you'd like to apply, or find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria set out in the job description. Please include the names and contact details of two referees one of whom should be your latest employer. References will not be taken up without the candidate’s permission.

See attached Job description for more details.

Are you an experienced communications professional, looking to make a big difference with one of the biggest charity brands in the UK? Samaritans is looking for a brilliant Head of Media to take the lead in telling our story.

• Ewell, Surrey
• Permanent, full-time role
• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits

A little about the role...

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills, experience and knowledge to help us reach, engage and inspire our different audiences. This is a crucial role that will take responsibility for developing and delivering a best-in-class media strategy to successfully engage with our audiences including callers, donors and supporters as well as opinion formers to help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

Someone dies by suicide every 90 mins in the UK and Ireland. Every single one of these deaths is a tragedy and everything we do at Samaritans is working towards our vision that fewer lives are lost to suicide. We campaign for change that can save lives and we equip people with the skills to look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as be there for others. Samaritans’ volunteers in 201 branches are here day and night, 365 days a year, to listen and give people the space to share how they’re really feeling.

You’ll be based at our friendly head office on a beautiful millpond in Ewell, Surrey. Just a 30-minute train journey from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. Please note, some out of hours working and travel may be required.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below..

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

You’ll be based at our friendly head office on a beautiful millpond in Ewell, Surrey. Just a 30-minute train journey from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon.  As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of the role criteria as set out in the JD to the email address below by 9am on Monday 20th  July 2020.

We are looking for a talented Media and PR Officer to join our dynamic press office, to help us deliver our exciting strategy and brand awareness campaigns.

We’re looking for someone ambitious who wants to use their media and public relations skills to help drive social change and join us to campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

The role is varied and challenging, but also a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities.

You’ll be heavily involved with our work to improve employment opportunities and challenge attitudes towards disability and disabled people, and to drive down the extra costs disabled people face.

The role will be home based temporarily and on reduced hours (28) instead of  35 hours per week. We are flexible on how these are worked in light of the situation with Covid-19. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• worked in a press office environment and helped to deliver successful social change campaigns
• demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate with stakeholders in a clear, meaningful and effective way
• the ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
• excellent organisation and planning skills

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our mission and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum job criteria. Please let us know in your application if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

PR and Marketing Manager
Animal Defenders International
£35K - £40K
Home Based Initially (Offices in Millbank, Central London)

Animal Defenders International (ADI) are a global campaigning group. The organisation has been involved with several international animal rescues, funding both the relocation and rehoming of circus lions, tigers, chimpanzees and other animals and has become a major force for animal protection, succeeding through its undercover investigations in securing legal protection for animals.

The Role

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with ADI to recruit a PR and Marketing Manager. This is an essential position to the organisation, where you will work to raise the media and social media presence of ADI and associated organisations. You will manage all media relations, marketing and brand management across internal and external communications. Acting as the official spokesperson for ADI, you will produce launch briefings, branding and messaging guidelines for staff and speakers and be responsible for celebrity liaison and development.

We are looking for someone with a wealth of experience within Marketing, PR and Communications across a variety of channels including media relations, press, digital and social media. You should have strong project management skills, be a great organiser, with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise work and juggle multiple things at once.

The role will involve copy-writing and social media management, so you must have impeccable writing skills with demonstrated experience in preparing engaging presentations, proposals, reports and other communication for diverse audiences, In addition to this, experience of representing an organisation in the press and at times, defending criticism will be essential for this role.

Furthermore, you must be passionate about animal welfare on a global scale and ideally be a vegetarian or vegan.

Charity People are handling all applications for this role. All applications should be sent to Ben Garner at Charity People at [email protected]

Closing 19th July but may close earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

We are looking for someone who can ensure the voices of people with lived experience of immigration detention are front and centre of all of our communications and online activities.

If you are interested in using your communications, digital and fundraising skills to help us have a genuine impact on the lives of people in immigration detention, then we would love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative and motivated individual to join our small staff team as Communications Officer. This is a brand new role for the organisation and you will have the chance to shape it and make it your own. 

AVID is an equal opportunities organisation, committed to increasing diversity. Applications from people with lived experience of detention or the immigration system are encouraged. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled people regardless of background. 

Communications Officer

£28,000 per annum, full time (37.5 hours)

Initially fixed term for six months, funding is sought to extend this to a permanent role 

The Communications Officer will lead on all aspects of our external communications and digital work, ensuring that AVID can extend its reach, accessibility and influence on behalf of people in immigration detention. Putting the voices and experience of people in detention front and centre of our communications work, this is a unique opportunity to apply your communications and digital skills to raise the profile of a small charity which regularly punches above its weight in policy and influencing. Working closely with the Director, and AVID members, you will develop and deliver strong content across a range of online platforms, amplifying the voices of people in detention and the volunteers who support them. You will also apply your digital skills to creating new and innovative ways of servicing our membership and stakeholders, as well as building successful individual giving campaigns. 

The role includes coordinating AVID’s online presence to ensure we reach as many people as possible and help them to access timely, informative and accurate content on the challenges facing people subject to the hostile environment and in immigration detention. You will optimise digital tools to help build our engagement through our website, newsletter, social media and other online formats. The role will lead on taking a creative approach to expanding our communications portfolio, including through video and audio. As well as creating engaging content to meet these aims, you will help to build our membership base and contribute to our sustainability by raising funds online. This is the perfect opportunity for someone seeking to use their skills flexibly, creating powerful communications content that seeks to empower, strengthen and inform. 

CLOSING MIDDAY 10th JULY 

Are you a talented writer with a knack for pulling together compelling stories to make Samaritans stand out in the media, and will also encourage people to volunteer and donate? Are you good at managing key relationships sensitively and thinking creatively about the best ways to get our messages out to new audiences through traditional and digital media?

• Ewell, Surrey with some homeworking (Currently all home working)
• 6 month fixed term contract, full time
• £26-£28K per annum + Competitive Benefits

A little bit about the role...

Samaritans’ volunteers are there for people when life gets tough, and the demand for our service is rising all the time. Last year we responded to a call for help every six seconds. We are looking for a well-connected, innovative and digital savvy media professional to help us engage new audiences, reach younger people, and land great media coverage that increases awareness of the hugely important work Samaritans does.

We’re looking for somebody who is comfortable working with sensitive material and can support vulnerable people through the process of sharing their story, as well as prioritising the interests of Samaritans.

We are looking for someone with loads of creative ideas, ready to take on the challenges of a busy press office, writing press releases, responding to journalists’ requests, and supporting our volunteers with media advice where necessary.

If you have experience of working with case studies and driving positive news coverage at a news, PR agency or in house we would like to hear from you. Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing would be great, but most of all we need someone passionate about this job, good at devising and executing PR plans so that we get our name out there, and keep Samaritans at the top of the agenda where it deserves to be. re you a talented writer with a knack for pulling together compelling stories to make Samaritans stand out in the media, which will also encourage people to volunteer and donate?

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of role criteria as set out in the JD no later than 9.00 am on  Tuesday 14th July 2020.

Please see our website or the job description for further information. 

Samaritans is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strive to create a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. We believe having a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and allows us to represent the communities we serve and support our callers. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and LGBT+ communities.

This is a full-time post, but with some flexibility possible, to start September 2020.

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long-term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

You will be responsible for supporting ShareAction’s climate change corporate engagement team with high-quality research to inform our campaigns on the oil & gas and power generation industries and encouraging companies from a range of sectors—particularly hard to abate sectors—to set science-based targets. This will include ad hoc research to prepare for meetings, work on more long-term research projects (including surveys and the drafting of investor reports and briefings) and the presentation of research findings to target audiences, with the support of the rest of the climate team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Although your role will be varied and open to some change in the activities you will undertake, below are the types of activities that you can expect to be doing:

• Conducting and leading research on a broad range of topics linked to the intersection between climate change, financial services and a number of industry sectors (including oil & gas, mining, power, transport, and heavy industries);
• Drafting reports and briefings for a range of audiences, including investors and companies;
• Supporting the climate campaigns team with ad hoc research, for instance to prepare for meetings or presentations;
• You will work closely with our communications team to coordinate press and social media around publications;
• Presenting research findings to a variety of audiences, with the support of the climate campaigns team;
• Horizon-scanning to identify new developments and trends in the external environment which may provide opportunities for our mission.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time.

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of leading or being part of a research project;
• A good understanding of how climate change affects companies in a range of sectors;
• Ability to write about complex topics in a direct and understandable manner;
• Good analytical skills – the ability to quickly get to grips with new and complex subject areas, assimilate information, pull out the relevant points and communicate them to a wide variety of audiences;
• Excellent written and verbal English skills;
• Comfortable analysing, manipulating and presenting quantitative information;
• Experience writing press releases and social media content;
• Able to flex, balance competing priorities and reprioritise when needed;
• Great attention to detail;
• Good presentation skills;
• A good understanding of ShareAction and our objectives;
• Experience of Microsoft Office tools (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Office 365.

DESIRABLE

• A good understanding of responsible investment;
• A good understanding of any of the following sectors: financial services, mining, oil & gas, power generation, cement, shipping;
• Experience of working with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available - such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online, you will also be expected to work from home for the foreseeable future.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Note that all personal information will be removed from applications prior to shortlisting which can delay the process in responding to applications. 

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.

Kidney Care UK is the leading kidney patient support charity with ambitious plans to increase our impact and expand our reach and engagement with key audiences.  We are seeking a highly motivated individual with digital communications experience and a working knowledge of PR to support our growth and organisational aims.

The communications officer’s role is to support the Senior Digital and Communications Officers with the development and delivery of Kidney Care UK communications. The role focuses primarily on external communications: social and print media, website, e-newsletters, posters and flyers; and will also support the fundraising team with communications. This is an exciting role, with a broad remit, and the opportunity to develop your skills.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 July 2020

To apply please use the 'Apply Online' button and send your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

Please note the role is based at our offices in Alton, Hampshire but during Covid-19 home working will be facilitated.

Schools Officer

(ref: SUS2922)

£24,446 per annum

37.5 hours per week - maternity cover – based in Aberystwyth Area

The role involves promoting active travel (cycling, scooting and walking) to school age children, parents and staff at selected primary and secondary schools to reduce the number of pupils who are driven to school.

This exciting challenge will include working directly with local primary and secondary schools, working with relevant stakeholders, the provision of guidance and training to school staff and the delivery of practical activities to parents and pupils.

With experience of working in a schools setting and delivering training to teachers and of partnership working within a range of capabilities, you will have the ability to build strong working relationships. Your enthusiasm will be motivational to others and your excellent written and verbal communication will complement your strong organisational skills. IT literacy is essential as is an understanding of school settings and the health benefits of active travel. You will also be committed to active travel and the promotion of sustainable transport. DBS Enhanced Disclosure clearance is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 6 July 2020. Interviews will take place via Skype or Zoom or at Sustrans offices in Cardiff during week beginning Monday 13 July 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Swyddog Ysgolion

(cyf: SUS2922)

£24,446 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – dros gyfnod mamolaeth – lleoliad: ardal Aberystwyth

Mae’r rôl yn cynnwys hyrwyddo teithiau iach (beicio, sgwtera a cherdded) i blant oed ysgol, rhieni a staff mewn ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd dethol er mwyn lleihau’r nifer o ddisgyblion sy’n cyrraedd yr ysgol mewn car.

Bydd yr her gyffrous hon yn cynnwys gweithio’n uniongyrchol gydag ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd lleol, gweithio gyda rhanddeiliaid, darparu canllawiau a hyfforddiant i staff yr ysgolion a chynnal gweithgareddau ymarferol ar gyfer rhieni a disgyblion.

Bydd gennych brofiad o weithio mewn ysgolion a darparu hyfforddiant i athrawon ynghyd â gweithio mewn partneriaeth ar amryw ffurf, a byddwch yn meddu ar y gallu i ddatblygu perthynas waith gadarn. Bydd eich brwdfrydedd yn ysgogi eraill a bydd eich sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar yn cyfannu eich sgiliau trefniadol cryf. Mae llythrennedd TG llawn mor bwysig â dealltwriaeth o waith ysgolion a’r buddion iechyd sy’n perthyn i deithio llesol. Rydych hefyd yn ymroddedig i deithio llesol a hyrwyddo trafnidiaeth gynaliadwy. Mae datgeliad manylach gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn orfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9.00yb ddydd Llun 6 Gorffennaf 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau trwy Skype neu Zoom, neu yn swyddfeydd Sustrans yng Nghaerdydd yn ystod yr wythnos sy’n dechrau ddydd Llun 13 Gorffennaf 2020.

Mae Sustrans yn ymrwymedig i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a

galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob rhan o’r gymuned.

Want to lead an organisation that stands in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage the organisation whilst the current CEO takes maternity leave. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation to take it forward in its organisational aims and objectives according to its current strategy.

 They will have substantial experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management. The individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and an ability to manage a full and varied workload, and staff team.

As the lead spokesperson, the candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, so they represent MRN’s position to the wider public and in the media.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate of the UK

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support in part or in whole the MRN mission

The salary will be £41,754 per annum, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2020, 9.00 a.m.

Date for candidate interviews: 6 and 7 July 2020

Schools Officer

(ref: SUS2933)

£24,446 per annum

37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 March 2023 – based in Wrexham Area

The new exciting role involves promoting cycling and walking as forms of active and sustainable travel to school age children, parents and staff at selected primary and secondary schools with the aim of reducing the number of pupils being driven to school.  This will also include supporting ‘school champions’ in schools, harnessing local authority resources available for cycling and active travel and to making links between schools and the wider community. 

With experience of working in a schools setting with children and young people, of delivering training to teachers and of partnership working within a range of capabilities, you will have the ability to build strong working relationships.  Your enthusiasm will be motivational to others and your excellent written and verbal communication will complement your strong organisational skills.  IT literacy is essential as is an understanding of school settings and the health benefits of active travel.  You will also be committed to active travel and the promotion of sustainable transport.  DBS Enhanced Disclosure clearance is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 27 July 2020.  Interviews will take place via Skype or Zoom or at Sustrans offices in Cardiff during week beginning Monday 3 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Swyddog Ysgolion

(cyf: SUS2933)

£24,446 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – cytundeb hyd 31 Mawrth 2023 – wedi’i leoli yn Ardal Wrecsam

Mae’r rôl newydd gyffrous hon yn cynnwys hyrwyddo beicio a cherdded fel ffyrdd o deithio’n iach a chynaliadwy i blant oed ysgol, rhieni a staff mewn ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd dethol gyda’r nod o leihau’r nifer o ddisgyblion sy’n cael eu gyrru i’r ysgol yn y car. Bydd y swydd hefyd yn cynnwys cefnogi ‘pencampwyr ysgol’ mewn ysgolion, harneisio’r adnoddau sydd ar gael gan awdurdodau lleol ar gyfer beicio a theithio llesol a gwneud cysylltiadau rhwng ysgolion a’r gymuned ehangach. 

Bydd gennych brofiad o weithio mewn amgylchedd ysgol gyda phlant a phobl ifanc, o ddarparu hyfforddiant i athrawon, ac o weithio mewn partneriaeth mewn amrywiaeth o gyd-destunau, a bydd y gallu gennych i ddatblygu perthynas waith gryf. Bydd eich brwdfrydedd yn ysgogi eraill a bydd eich sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn cyfannu eich sgiliau trefnu cadarn. Mae llythrennedd TG yn hanfodol, felly hefyd ddealltwriaeth o amgylchedd ysgol a’r buddion iechyd sydd ynghlwm â theithio llesol. Byddwch hefyd yn ymroddedig i deithio llesol a hyrwyddo trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus. Mae gwiriad boddhaol gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9.00yb ddydd Llun 27 Gorffennaf 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau dros Skype neu Zoom neu yn swyddfeydd Sustrans yng Nghaerdydd yn ystod yr wythnos sy’n dechrau ddydd Llun 3 Awst 2020.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob rhan o’r gymuned.

  I Bike Officer, East Lothian

£24,446 pro rata per annum

18.75 hours per week – contract to 31 July 2021 - based in Musselburgh

(Ref: SUS2940)

The main exciting responsibilities of this role will include delivering and supporting the I Bike project in up to 8 schools (7 primary schools and one secondary school) across East Lothian, focussing on Musselburgh.  Through you, this project will promote active travel (cycling, scooting and walking) for journeys to and from school and during leisure time, supporting staff and volunteer ‘school champions’, harnessing local authority resources and making links between schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.

Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and committed to cycling and the promotion of sustainable transport, you will have experience of working with children and young people, experience of partnership working within a community based or environmental project, excellent communication and presentation skills, be IT literate and have the ability to motivate others.  You will also need a current clean driving licence.  Clearance by the appropriate enhanced Disclosure Scotland check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Friday 17 July 2020.  Interviews will take place via Teams / Zoom or, if possible, in Musselburgh on Thursday 30 July 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

      I Bike Officer, Aberdeenshire

£24,446 per annum

37.5 hours per week – contract to 30 June 2021 - based in Aberdeenshire

(Ref: SUS2934)

The main responsibilities of this role will include the promotion of active travel (cycling, scooting and walking) through the I Bike project to three clusters of schools across Aberdeenshire for journeys to and from school and for leisure, supporting staff and volunteer ‘school champions’, harnessing local authority resources and making links between schools, external partners and the bicycle industry.

Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent and committed to cycling and the promotion of sustainable transport, you will have experience of working with children and young people, experience of partnership working within a community based or environmental project, excellent communication and presentation skills, be IT literate and have the ability to motivate others.  You will also need a current clean driving licence.  Clearance by the appropriate enhanced Disclosure Scotland check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am Wednesday 15 July 2020.  Interviews will take place via Teams / Zoom or, if possible, in Aberdeen on Thursday 6 August 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Air Quality Officer, Schools, Sussex

£24,446 pro rata per annum (Ref:  SUS2930)

Average of 30 hours per week (option to consider initially reduced hours moving to full time – to be agreed) – 12 month contract

Base is flexible within Sussex (Brighton, Chichester, Crawley)

This exciting role will build on the success of a previous project with the aim of increasing walking and cycling in 22 primary, 3 secondary schools and one further education college as well as supporting 12 schools already engaged with the programme. This will include delivering a minimum of 5 School Streets closures which will minimise traffic around schools at drop off and pick up times.

With previous experience of working with children and young people and of partnership working within a community-based or environment project, you will have a proven ability to deliver engagement activities and promotional events.  Your excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, will enhance your ability to motivate and enthuse others around the topic of air quality. Commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport and walking and cycling is essential as is an understanding of schools settings and the health benefits of active travel.  Clearance by a DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 20 July 2020. Interviews will take place via Teams or Zoom on Tuesday 28 July 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.