Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. We are now seeking a key individual to become part of our team in Scotland.
Partnerships Officer, The Leven Programme
(Ref: SUS2803)
£27,255 per annum
37.5 hours per week – initial contract to January 2021 - based in Fife
The key purpose of this role is to provide assistance to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency to work with several major stakeholders to deliver infrastructure projects to promote active travel in Leven, in particular active travel routes around the final 5km of the River Leven. Delivery will include scoping, community engagement and leading delivery of paths and routes.
Educated to a degree level or equivalent, you will have demonstrable experience of project management and successful partnership working. You will have experience of working with landowners, of community consultation and of working with consultants and contractors. Knowledge and understanding of infrastructure and design and in particular best practice in providing for people cycling and walking in urban environments is essential.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 27 November 2019. Interviews will take place in Glenrothes on Monday 9 December 2019.
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.
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Project Coordinator, Bike Life, Scotland
(Ref: SUS2793)
£27,255 per annum
37.5 hours per week – initial fixed term contract to 30 June 2020
based in Edinburgh
We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead on the successful planning, implementation and delivery of the Bike Life Scotland project. This exciting project, delivered in partnership with Scotland’s local authorities and as part of the UK wide Bike Life project, is a robust assessment of city cycling development. Integrated with Sustrans Scotland other programmes, Bike Life Scotland aims to maximise the impact of urban focused work.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of project management and partnership working. Your excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential as is your ability to source and write engaging content. You will have knowledge of Scottish Government policies and the context for active travel in Scotland and you will have a good understanding of the important of research led evidence to support behaviour change. You will be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh week commencing Monday 2 December 2019.
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.
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Scotland Country Manager - ambassador for Eden Project Communities
An exciting opportunity to lead a positive change for communities and neighbourhoods.
Fixed term contract up to December 2021*
Eden Project Communities has UK wide reach and delivers initiatives that encourage public engagement and participation in positive action and create real social capital on a mass scale. Since it began in 2009, participation in The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours, has grown continually with the average number of people taking part over 6 million a year. Alongside this we deliver initiatives that encourage connections, engage the public and help people across the UK build the skills and confidence to drive positive social action where it is needed most.
We are looking for a Scotland Country Manager who is experienced in devising and developing Country wide strategies and who will be able to embed Eden Project Communities in the hearts and minds of the public, media, partners and leaders in the community sector to support increased participation year on year in our flagship initiative The Big Lunch.
Over the coming years we are growing participation in the programme to new heights and aim to increase the social impact we have on communities and neighbourhoods all over the UK. As a front line ambassador in nation, we want you to lead the development and delivery of Eden Project Communities within a nation. You’ll help us plan, delivery and evaluate Eden Project Communities initiatives working closely with the UK Delivery Manager and Scotland Campaign Manager as well as line managing the Scotland based Community Network Developers.
Our ideal candidate will have gained a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role, where they will have managed delivery of a Scotland wide community programme or movement. Experience of working on behaviour change or movement building campaigns is desirable. You’ll be a strategic thinker with strong relationship management abilities, creatively and innovatively solving problems and identify new approaches to deliver a continually evolving programme within Scotland. A thorough knowledge of the specific challenges affecting local communities and an understanding of the political, cultural and societal issues affecting Scotland is essential.
Working for the Eden Project (Charity number 1093070), roles within the programme are funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. This is a fixed term contract for until December 2021 subject to funding. The post holder will be based within the region (Scotland), and will be required to travel across the territory, the UK and to the Eden Project in Cornwall for key events and meetings.
The closing date for all applications is Monday 9th December. We aim to hold interviews in Scotland on the Monday 16th December.
*subject to funding
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