Community Links Co-ordinator (Ambitious Projects)

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. Take the next step in your journey by applying for the following key vacancy and join our team in Scotland:

Community Links Co-ordinator

(Ambitious Projects)

(Ref: SUS2363)

£26,985 per annum

(dependent on relevant skills and experience)

37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh

The exciting challenges of this role include being responsible for assisting in the design and delivery of ambitious Community Links projects that enable people to walk, cycle and spend time in safer, more attractive places, working in partnership with the delivery partner to add value and enable best practice in design, community engagement, behavior change and monitoring.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of design and delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure projects, community engagement, project management, including delivering on time and within budget, working with a wide range of partners and resource allocation. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills are essential to build successful working relationships and your motivational attitude will enhance your ability to manage and develop a team. You will also have experience in urban design or a related field and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Please visit our website http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies and follow the instructions for our on-line application process. Alternatively, email jobs@sustrans.org.uk or ring our recruitment line on 0117 915 0325. Please quote reference number. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Interviews will take place in Edinburgh during week commencing Monday 9 April 2018.

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.