Project Delivery Assistant

Job Description

Project Delivery Assistant(England North)£20,636 per annum, pro rata(Ref: SUS3754-B)Part time hours, 22.5 hrs per week - happy to talk flexible workingBase: Redcar and ClevelandAbout the roleWe have an exciting opportunity in Hartlepool. for you to really influence and affect change to a more active way of life in the region at the community level.As a member of the delivery team in the North, you will work closely with the delivery coordinator and a project officer to assist with delivery of a variety of Smarter Choices projects designed to promote active travel in communities, workplaces and educationestablishments; making our towns and cities healthier and happier for all those who live in and visit them.You will build and manage internal and external relationships with diverse people from community groups, schools and workplaces, contribute to marketing and communication activities, e.g. through assistance at sustainable travel road show events, distributionof information materials. In addition, you will work alongside partners, in supporting the delivery of a series of initiatives that promote active travel in the region.We ensure flexible working patterns to suit individual circumstances. There will be local travel involved in this role around the areas of our Active Travel Hubs in Redcar and Cleveland. Initially you will be working from a local authority office, our StocktonHub and with some potential for home working too.About youThe ability to communicate clearly is key in this role, allowing you to effectively engage with the diverse range of people our communities consist of helping their journey to becoming more active in the way they travel. To be effective in this role youshould have experience of working with or as a volunteer, delivering a community or environmental based project. A background in customer service and engagement roles would also be useful.You will use your experience in engagement techniques and behaviour change initiatives to engage with the communities, identifying barriers to active travel; with the aim being delivery of a range of initiatives that encourage and enable residents, educationestablishments and businesses to benefit from increased levels of activity through walking and cycling.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. Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuingdiversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect.What we offerIn return we can offer a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.Wellbeing

• 26 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 12 September 2022
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 20 September 2022
• To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found on our website.

About SustransSustrans 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.Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.Our work wouldnt be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Keyskills :
EngagementCyclingProject DeliverySustainable TransportBehaviour change