Job Description

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622919
Salary Range: 27,780 - 30,564 pro rata, per annum (actual salary 20,835 - 22,923 per annum)
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 January 2027 (term-time only)
Closing Date: 4 January 2026
Interview Date: 13 and 14 January 2026
The Role:
Joining Hampshire Outdoors' Bikeability Cycle Training Team as an Instructor, you'll use your passion for cycling to help inspire and equip children with the skills and confidence to cycle safely on the road. You'll play a vital role in promoting active travel, independence, and wellbeing for young people across Hampshire. If you don't yet hold the required Bikeability award, we'll provide fully accredited training before you start delivering courses.
Our team operates across the Hampshire County Council area, but your role will primarily focus on the Central and North regions, including Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough, and surrounding areas, with Winchester as your office base. You may on occasions be required to support other regions as needed.
What you'll do:

• Deliver high-quality Bikeability cycle training to primary school pupils, groups, and individuals.
• Work as part of a team to plan, risk assess, and deliver safe and engaging sessions.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes, and support quality improvement.
• Drive the Bikeability van (training provided) and manage equipment for sessions.
• Promote cycling as a healthy, sustainable mode of transport and remove barriers to participation.

What we're looking for:

• An experienced, confident, and enthusiastic cyclist with your own bike and helmet.
• A passion for outdoor activities, comfortable working outdoors in all weather and physically active environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety and risk management, and an understanding of what makes experiences truly valuable and high quality.
• Ability to travel across Hampshire and transport equipment to schools.
• Excellent communication skills and basic IT literacy.
• Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training (or willingness to train).

Take a look at our for more information about the Bikeability Cycle Training Instructor role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Why join us?

• Make a real difference by inspiring and empowering young people with lifelong skills.
• Fully funded accredited training if you're not already qualified.
• Work in a supportive team within Hampshire Outdoors, part of the Participation and Lifelong Learning department.
• Be part of a programme that promotes health, resilience, and sustainable travel.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information

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Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Cycle Skills Instructor, Cycling Education Instructor, Cycle Training Officer, Cycling Trainer, Cycle Safety Trainer, Bike Skills Coach, Cycling Development Instructor, Sports Coach, Outdoor Activity Coach
Travel Requirements:
You will be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.
Additional Information:
Bikeability Cycle Training Instructor
Vetting Requirements:
The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
For general enquiries, please contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Gordon Read, Bikeability Coordinator on 07928 660087 or
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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