Active Travel Officer (Cycle Training/Schools)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an exciting opportunity available for an Active Travel Officer (Cycle Training/Schools) to join the My Journey team in a permanent, part-time role supporting the programme objectives to fulfil the borough’s needs for cycle training with all ages, in schools and communities, including management of our Bikeability cycle training programme.

A key part of the role involves contract management of a recognised Bikeability company to outsource Bikeability training in Wokingham Borough schools, including monitoring and analysis/input of some data and procuring when necessary. Overseeing the Bikeability grant funded work involves applying and receiving the grant and managing the delivery and quality of the Bikeability contract with the supplier, including liaison with the Bikeability Trust.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting schools in achieving the national Modeshift accreditation with organising, promoting, supporting and delivering cycle training and related activities such as leading bike rides and organising/delivering safer cycling talks and workshops eg Dr Bike in schools and bike maintenance in the community, all enabling children and adults to gain skills and confidence to travel more sustainably and safely.
• Leading weekly Balance Bike Clubs (age 2-4 years) and Learn to Ride sessions (age 5–10 years).
• Supporting the My Journey team at events (including programme monitoring) to promote cycling and active travel and the wider benefits of sustainable travel on climate change, air quality and health and well-being with internal and external partnership working.

The My Journey team are based at Shute End offices where we have storage for resources but most of the role will be either working from home or out in schools and/or the community. You will be required to work 3-4 days a week though some flexibility is required with evening and weekend work at activities/events.

See job description for Skills, Knowledge & Experience required.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.

Closing date for applications: 11pm, 28th September 2025

For an informal discussion, please contact: Julie Pillai, Julie.Pillai@wokingham.gov.uk

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.