Project Delivery Officer

Job Description

Project Delivery Officer(England North)£25,561 per annum, pro rata for PT hours(Ref: SUS3750)Full time, 37.5 hrs per week - happy to talk flexible workingBase: Tees ValleyAbout the roleWe have exciting opportunities across the Tees Valley, in the areas of Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool and Darlington for you to really influence and affect change to a more active way of life in the region at the community level, making our towns and citieshealthier and happier for all those who live in, and visit them.As the Project Delivery Officer, you will be based form one of our Active travel hubs. You will coordinate and deliver a programme of work tailored around overcoming identified barriers to active and sustainable travel modes, including a series of practicalengagement activities e.g. led rides/ walks, cycle training for adults and children, active travel awareness events, personalised travel information/advice, on street engagement events.You will build and manage internal and external relationships with diverse groups and people within our partner organisations. Additionally, you will ensure monitoring and reporting tasks are carried out, with particular respect to partner and funder requirements.We flexible working patterns to suit individual circumstances. Our Hubs are open 0800-1800 so hours will be on a locally agreed rota basis. There will be local travel involved in this role around the areas of our Active Travel Hubs in Redcar and Cleveland,Hartlepool and Stockton. Initially you will be working from a local authority office, our Stockton Hub 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.You should build relationships easily and be able to motivate others. A basic level of bike maintenance skills is required, to allow you to carry out bike checks, however all necessary training will be provided to become a walk leader.To be effective in this role you should have experience of working with or as a volunteer and delivering behaviour change projects in a community or environmental setting. 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 work with community engagement and other delivery staff to ensure that best practice procedures are followed and learning is captured when engaging communities in ourprojects. The aim being to ensure the delivery of a range of initiatives that encourage and enable residents, education establishments 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 & 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, 20 July 2022.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 29 July 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 :
Budget ManagementBehavioural ChangeProject DeliveryReport ProductionBikes