Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer (Scotland) 

• £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Ref: SUS4270
• Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
• Base: West Dunbartonshire Council (x1), West Lothian Council (x1), East Ayrshire (x1),
  Aberdeen City Council (x1), Clackmannanshire Council (x1). Offices based within the
  local authorities, Sustrans hubs and with flexibility to work from home a proportion of the
  time.

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Strategic Partnerships team,
working in partnership with one of five local councils to facilitate a strategic approach to
active travel infrastructure development and delivery in the council area, as well as providing
support with active travel policies and proposals for the council’s planning and pipeline
projects. 

As Senior Project Officer, your time will be split between working on council projects and
Sustrans specific tasks related to the Strategic Partnerships Team objectives. 

We have 5 positions working with one of the following councils: 

• West Dunbartonshire Council
• West Lothian Council
• East Ayrshire
• Aberdeen City Council
• Clackmannanshire Council

Each council will have a different approach to active travel, and you will be working across
services within the council structure. 

This role will involve regular travel most weeks. The focus of this role are the above
Council areas; we may occasionally need you travel further during the course of your
work including occasional visits to Sustrans Offices and overnights stays. 

About you 

You should have experience in (at least) one of the following: transport planning, land use
planning, urban design, traffic engineering, sustainable transport project delivery. You will
also be experienced in working with partners across various teams, and able to build strong
working relationships. 

 You should have the ability to work independently and be able to make decisions with minimal
supervision, as well as have excellent report writing skills.

We ask you demonstrate knowledge of the funding context for active travel in Scotland. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone – reducing inequality,
valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and
respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all
parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible,
supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work
  schemes

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by
  Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 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

Family Friendly 

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

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 09 June 2024.

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 01 July 2024 

To apply, please complete our online application form.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you’ll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We’re all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented,
passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We
act locally and think big – we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates
healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You’ll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You’ll work on
exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you’ll be rewarded by seeing
the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome
difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your
wellness is supported.

You’ll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible,
supportive, ethical and fun.