Campus Cycling Officer Kelvin College

Role:
Campus Cycling Officer
Applications Open: 17/06/2026
Host Organisation:
Glasgow Kelvin College
Applications Close: 01/07/2026

Working Hours:

Full time (35 hours p.w)
Interviews:
Mid-End July
Length of placement: 34 Weeks

Start Date:

Approx. August 2026
Wage: £13.45/hr

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland

Working pattern:
Hybrid

Cycling Scotland’s vision is a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling. Cycling Scotland is a recognised Scottish Charity SCO
29760.

Glasgow Kelvin College is a further education institution serving communities across the north and east of Glasgow through its campuses at Springburn, East End and Easterhouse. The College supports a diverse student population and is committed to creating positive social, economic and environmental outcomes for its learners and communities. Sustainability and active travel are key priorities within the College's Climate Change Action Plan, and Glasgow Kelvin College has achieved Cycling Friendly Campus status across all three campuses.

Through strong partnerships and ongoing investment in cycling facilities, training and engagement activities, the College is working to make cycling an accessible, affordable and attractive travel option for staff and students.

Working in partnership with Bright Green Business with the support of the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Cycling Scotland seek to identify interns to support cycling development projects in further and higher education campuses across Scotland.

The candidate will take on the role of Campus Cycling Officer (CCO) and support the Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing team, Estates team and/or the Students Association (or other relevant department) in delivering cycling projects and activities aimed at getting students and staff travelling by bicycle.

With support from a mentor, the CCO will be tasked with the responsibility of designing, planning, implementing and evaluating a cycling project. This will include improving campus facilities, organising events/training, and improving overall engagement in cycling.

The role is hybrid and Glasgow-based.

• Support the preparation, development, and delivery of cycling initiatives on campus in order to support behaviour change and progress towards/maintain Cycling Friendly status.
• Gather and analyse data relating to cycling activity, in order to prepare relevant information and recommendations to colleagues, stakeholders and sponsors.
• Support the improvement and extension of facilities supporting commuting cycling, such as bicycle storage.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships which support the institution’s efforts to make cycling an attractive travel choice, linking in with wider programmes, initiatives, and events.
• It is expected that the officer will develop capital funding bids for capital infrastructure funding.
• Establish, develop and/or maintain appropriate communication channel(s) relevant to cycling development projects and events for staff and students.
• Lead on the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of a cycling project(s) and activities which reflect key priorities and feedback from stakeholder engagement.
• Using the Cycling Friendly award criteria, assist colleagues to develop and maintain an up-to-date Cycling Action Plan which will form the basis of future funding bids / opportunities and delivery of cycling initiatives.
• Raise awareness to University schemes aimed at supporting cycling as a commuting mode, review their effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Develop a communication and engagement plan that aims to provide regular events addressing the needs of staff and student cyclists.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to promoting the benefits of cycling as a healthy, sustainable, and affordable travel option.

Experience of organising and running events would be an advantage whilst good communication skills, initiative, and the ability to engage with varied audiences is essential.

• An enthusiasm for and appreciation of the benefits of cycling
• Strong written and…