Job Position: Project Administrator
Active Journeys Project Officer Role: Promoting Active Travel in the West Midlands
Sustrans, a charity dedicated to promoting active travel and reducing inequality, is seeking a dynamic and passionate Project Officer to join their Active Journeys Team in the West Midlands and Staffordshire.
About the Role
The Project Officer will lead and support behavior change projects aimed at encouraging people to walk, wheel, and cycle, while overcoming barriers to active travel in communities. The role involves working on exciting, impactful projects that aim to make it easier for people to walk and cycle, such as improving walking and cycling infrastructure and enabling every child to walk, wheel, and cycle to school.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote opportunities for people to engage in active travel.
- Support and encourage active travel (walking, wheeling, cycling).
- Overcome barriers to active travel in communities.
Application Process
The job postings for this role can be found on several job platforms including environmentjob.co.uk, charityjob.co.uk, indeed.com, and findajob.dwp.gov.uk. To apply, candidates should visit these websites or the official Sustrans page for the Active Journeys Team vacancies and follow the application instructions, usually involving submitting a CV and cover letter online.
Key Requirements
- Experience leading physical activity or behavior change projects within schools, workplaces, or communities.
- Ability to work within an established project management framework.
- Passion for promoting active travel and creating liveable spaces.
Benefits
- Flexible working practices with full-time hours being 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday.
- 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Sustrans is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups. The charity aims to create a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives. If you are passionate about promoting active travel and want to make a difference in the West Midlands, apply for the Active Journeys Project Officer role today.
[1] The role is part of the Active Journeys Team, focusing on promoting active travel and overcoming barriers to it. [2] The charity has a long-term commitment to reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion, and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. [3] Activities will be delivered both online and face-to-face, targeting schools, workplaces, and diverse communities in the Midlands. [4] The role involves working on exciting, impactful projects. [5] The role requires travel and work at locations necessary for projects. [6] The role involves working with a community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers. [7] The charity aims to be a truly inclusive employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups. [8] To apply, candidates must complete the online application form. [9] The closing date for applications is 23:59, 25 August 2025, and interviews will take place at the Birmingham Hub on the 4th or 5th of September 2025. [10] The role requires questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. [11] Key activities include Dr Bike sessions, led walks and rides, school assemblies, and community workshops. [12] The charity includes everyone and welcomes difference. [13] The goal is to create a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives.
[1] As a Project Officer within the Active Journeys Team, you will promote active travel such as outdoor-living through walking, wheeling, and cycling, and work on impactful projects that aim to improve home-and-garden conditions, making the surroundings more conducive for active travel. [2] In line with Sustrans' commitment to reducing inequality, you will focus on overcoming barriers to active travel in diverse communities across the West Midlands.
