Project Officer – Journeys

About the role

Team:SNWI / Cymru / Active Journeys

As a Project Officer in our Active Journeys team, you will deliver behaviour change and engagement projects that empower schools and communities across Wales to make active travel part of everyday life.

• Plan, organise and deliver educational and practical activities, events and workshops that help people travel actively.
• Engage schools, communities, local authorities, active travel champions, volunteers and other stakeholders to shape and deliver effective projects.
• Build supportive working relationships, respond to enquiries and help recruit and support volunteers so that activity can be sustained locally.
• Manage clearly defined project tasks, documentation and expenditure, and prepare risk assessments for approval.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, turning ideas into practical activities and seeing the difference their work makes in schools and communities.

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or at least three years’ relevant work experience, including experience with community groups (which may include voluntary work).
• Experience of managing small, clearly defined projects or delivering work packages as part of a wider project.
• Experience of working collaboratively, building meaningful relationships and leading workshops or presentations in person and online.
• Welsh language skills at a minimum of being able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases.
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

– inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

– collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full‑time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Free, confidential support service available 24/7
• Access to cycle‑to‑work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

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

• Final date to receive applications:
  23:59, 06 September 2026
• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process.