Project Engagement Coordinator – National Cycle Network
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sustrans |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 284276JCP |
Summary
Project Engagement Coordinator – National Cycle Network
Scotland
£32145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 35REC
Part Time 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Glasgow or Edinburgh hub, hybrid with regular travel across Scotland
About the role
Sustrans is offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable transport in Scotland. We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to lead the engagement aspects of our collaboratively designed National Cycle Network (NCN) projects, with the goal of enabling more people to walk, wheel, and cycle for everyday journeys.
Working in close partnership with local authorities and communities across Scotland, you will champion innovation and best practice in community engagement and collaborative design. You will be responsible for designing and delivering meaningful engagement activities that inform, inspire, and empower communities to be part of the change.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on the development and delivery of Engagement Plans for NCN projects in collaboration with partners and the community.
Facilitate best-practice community engagement activities with a range of stakeholders ensuring they are accessible to all.
Gather, analyse, and present feedback from communities and stakeholders at all stages of project development and delivery.
Establish and participate in Community Advisory Groups, ensuring community voices are central to project decision-making.
Design and implement Behaviour Change strategies to ensure maximum impact as projects are delivered.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans and regular working outside office hours to deliver events.
About you
You will be a confident and experienced community engagement practitioner, with a track record of delivering effective engagement initiatives and building meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, empathetic, and highly organised, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in both virtual and face-to-face settings.
Essential Experience:
Proven experience of planning and delivering practical engagement initiatives, including facilitating workshops and presenting to varied audiences.
Experience of designing engagement materials and resources, tailored to different community settings.
Confident in conducting risk assessments related to events and engagement activities.
Experience of working with volunteers and community champions to support inclusive engagement.
Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders across sectors, including local authorities and community organisations.
Knowledge:
Understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and its application to inclusive engagement.
Familiarity with the National Standards for Community Engagement
Awareness of safeguarding principles and commitment to ensuring safe and respectful engagement for all.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.
Ability to share learning and good practice with internal colleagues and external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft 356)
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively across multiple projects.
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, 10 August 2025
Interviews will take place in Glasgow during the week commencing 18 August 2025
To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.
Scotland
£32145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 35REC
Part Time 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Glasgow or Edinburgh hub, hybrid with regular travel across Scotland
About the role
Sustrans is offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable transport in Scotland. We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to lead the engagement aspects of our collaboratively designed National Cycle Network (NCN) projects, with the goal of enabling more people to walk, wheel, and cycle for everyday journeys.
Working in close partnership with local authorities and communities across Scotland, you will champion innovation and best practice in community engagement and collaborative design. You will be responsible for designing and delivering meaningful engagement activities that inform, inspire, and empower communities to be part of the change.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on the development and delivery of Engagement Plans for NCN projects in collaboration with partners and the community.
Facilitate best-practice community engagement activities with a range of stakeholders ensuring they are accessible to all.
Gather, analyse, and present feedback from communities and stakeholders at all stages of project development and delivery.
Establish and participate in Community Advisory Groups, ensuring community voices are central to project decision-making.
Design and implement Behaviour Change strategies to ensure maximum impact as projects are delivered.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans and regular working outside office hours to deliver events.
About you
You will be a confident and experienced community engagement practitioner, with a track record of delivering effective engagement initiatives and building meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who is proactive, empathetic, and highly organised, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in both virtual and face-to-face settings.
Essential Experience:
Proven experience of planning and delivering practical engagement initiatives, including facilitating workshops and presenting to varied audiences.
Experience of designing engagement materials and resources, tailored to different community settings.
Confident in conducting risk assessments related to events and engagement activities.
Experience of working with volunteers and community champions to support inclusive engagement.
Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders across sectors, including local authorities and community organisations.
Knowledge:
Understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and its application to inclusive engagement.
Familiarity with the National Standards for Community Engagement
Awareness of safeguarding principles and commitment to ensuring safe and respectful engagement for all.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.
Ability to share learning and good practice with internal colleagues and external partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft 356)
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively across multiple projects.
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, 10 August 2025
Interviews will take place in Glasgow during the week commencing 18 August 2025
To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.