Project Assistant (Midlands and East)

£25,829 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: SUS4326
Part Time 22.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Home based in Norfolk or within reasonable distance from Great Yarmouth or Norwich.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Behaviour Change and Engagement team. Sustrans has been commissioned by Norfolk County Council (NCC) to deliver a number of projects around the region.

As the Project Assistant you will play a vital role in delivering a variety of activities, such as bike maintenance, guided walks and rides, learn to ride courses and much more to the public and selected businesses.

You will build relationships with key people such as members of the public, schools, local organisations and community leaders.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have experience planning and delivering projects, workshops and activities to a variety of audiences, and an understanding of how you adapt your communication skills to suit the group you are working with.

We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft packages and how you plan your work to meet tight deadlines.

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, 20 October 2024.

Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 04 November 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.