Walking Environments Development Officer

Location

Blended working between Stirling office, home working, with occasional site visits across the SPT region.

This post is offered on an open contract; initial funding is for one year from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). Continuation of the contract in future years will be subject to securing funding from external sources.

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling for physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We improve places and spaces to walk and wheel and advocate for inclusivity, working with partners and local communities to reduce barriers.

By focusing on walking and wheeling, we help address health inequalities and the climate‑nature emergency.

As a Walking Environments Development Officer, you will support the delivery of community‑led path improvements across Scotland. The role is funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) and focuses on delivering the SPT Community Path Fund. You’ll work with local groups to develop safe, accessible, and attractive walking and wheeling routes, provide technical guidance, and help bring the projects to life.

This varied role combines office and field‑based work, with opportunities to visit sites across the SPT region and make a real impact on local communities.

• Support delivery of community‑led path improvements across Scotland
• Work with local groups to develop safe, accessible, attractive walking and wheeling routes
• Provide technical guidance and help bring projects to life
• Visit sites across the SPT region and compile progress reports
• Collaborate with partners to secure funding and resources for projects