Project Officer, Community Links, Scotland

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 and we are seeking to fill the following key vacancy:

Project Officer, Community Links, Scotland

(Ref: SUS2197)

£21,965 - £24,586 per annum

(dependent on relevant skills and experience)

37.5 hours per week – 12 month contract

based in Edinburgh (can be flexible)

Do you want to help shape the future of sustainable transport investment in Scotland? Are you able to bring new skills and experience to our organisation and help us influence the way people travel?

The many exciting challenges of this role include supporting the successful delivery of a wide range of community link projects, including cycling and walking infrastructure, which aim to create and enhance sustainable transport links across Scotland. The role offers a rewarding working environment and many opportunities for training and development.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have a track record in managing and monitoring technical projects to time and budget and be committed to cycling and walking and the promotion of sustainable transport. You will have experience in building strong working relationships and your ability to influence will be motivational to others. Your strong written and verbal communications skills will complement your excellent creative approach. IT literacy is essential as is a knowledge of design or construction of cycling and walking infrastructure.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 21 August 2017.
Interviews, Edinburgh: Monday 28 August 2017.

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