The Sustainable Travel Worker will deliver a programme of activities that supports university staff, students and community members, including school children, to make active travel choices during their commute and everyday journeys. The role will focus on cycling activities and undertake promotions through events and media to increase uptake whilst coordinating and delivering cycling training and cycle maintenance sessions. It will also facilitate access to bikes, especially for those in need, through managing a refurbished bike loan library and the donation of bikes to individuals. It will support a team of volunteers that help deliver cycle maintenance and training.
To fill the position of Sustainable Travel Worker, Transition University of St Andrews requires a highly motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team. They must have the ability to engage and inspire students, staff and the wider community to undertake walking and wheeling as part of their regular journeys. Good organisational and communication skills are a must whilst being familiar with social and printed media.
In addition, the role will also work with existing staff in the Transition University of St Andrews to deliver a coordinated programme aimed at encouraging the uptake of sustainable behaviors across the University and local community.
The post is based within the Transition University of St Andrews team within the Estates department and the holder will report to the Transition UStA Manager.
The start date for the position is - ASAP
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Alistair Macleod, Transition Manager
Email: [email protected]
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
Closing date: 2 August 2026
Interview date: 11 August 2026
Ref no: CG1544RS
Estates
Salary: Grade 4 / £27,319 - £28,778 pa pro rata
Start date: As soon as possible
Part time: 0.6FTE
Fixed term: Until 31 March 2027
