Post Ref: CC970
Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
As part of Public Health, the Active travel team continue to support our community to provide an environment that encourages activity, including walking and cycling and be more active in their journeys.
To continue the growth of this service, the team are looking to recruit a Project Support Officer, to support the team leader with the delivery of Bikeability and Road Safety initiatives throughout Calderdale. The role will provide project support for the delivery of Bikeability in Calderdale, ensuring training is delivered in accordance with Department for Transport (DfT) standards, alongside direct delivery of bikeability training.
We welcome applications from people with the following skills and experience:
- Delivery of training to both adult and child groups and work involving the general public.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to mentor new staff or trainees and support their development against agreed standards and procedures.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- A commitment to high standards of customer care.
- IT literate and numerate.
- Ability to undertake site assessments and risk assessments, keeping clear written records.
This post requires the National Standard Bikeability Qualification. Training for this will be provided, candidates are expected to be willing to work towards this and achieve within an agreed timeframe.
Knowledge of road safety education, active travel schemes, cycle training and cycle maintenance is not essential but would be an advantage.
For an informal discussion about the post, or for further information, please contact Steve Pullan on 01422 392800 or email [email protected] .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
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