Job Description

Community Cycling Development Role (Part-Time)

Capital of Cycling is looking for a

part-time Community Cycling Development Officer

to expand our successful adult cycling lesson program to include

children, young people, and families

in the Bradford District. This role offers

flexible hours

(e.g., 2-4 days/week) to accommodate personal commitments, with some home working and occasional weekend work.

Salary:

Equivalent to 22,283 - 29,310 FTE (35 hours/week), negotiable based on experience. There's a six-month probationary period.

About the Role

You'll be crucial in delivering and developing cycling activities within community settings, collaborating with local groups and partners. Your work will encourage active travel and build community-led cycling initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and develop cycling activities

for children, young people, and families (on and off-road).

Encourage active travel

in individuals and communities.

Co-deliver cycling activities

with partner organizations.

Deliver adult cycling lessons

.

Support administration

of the adult cycling lessons program (booking sessions, liaising with freelance trainers).

Provide cover and support

for other instructors.

Build community and volunteer-led groups

.

Market and promote activities

.

Report on delivery

, including data collection for monitoring and evaluation.
Our Vision & Values

Capital of Cycling aims to foster a cycling culture in Bradford, believing in its vast environmental, social, mental, physical, community, and economic benefits. We focus on empowering deprived communities to engage with cycling.

Our Aims:

A happier, healthier city. Zero carbon and a just transition (ensuring no one is left behind in the shift to a low-carbon economy). Community-led social change for equity.

Our Values:

Community Led:

Working with communities, not tothem.

Sustainable:

Making cycling affordable and accessible, advocating for a greener city.

Participatory:

Encouraging a "do it together" approach.

Cooperative:

Working together with shared responsibility.

Inclusive:

Striving to include under-represented groups and empower individuals.
Skills & Experience

Required:

Experience working with community groups or in community settings. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of or links to specific Bradford communities or projects, including Asian and minority groups. Good administration and IT skills.

Desirable (training opportunities available):

Ride-leader or National Standards cycling training qualification. Experience in a cycling-related job. Experience with project monitoring and evaluation. First Aid trained. Some knowledge of bike mechanics. Promotion, campaigns, or PR skills. Experience in collaborative project design. Experience working with young people or individuals facing personal challenges.
Benefits & Working Arrangements

Pension:

NEST scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contribution) after three months.

Pay:

Monthly via PAYE, around the 20th.

Holidays:

28 days (pro-rata for part-time) plus bank holidays (8 days pro-rata). Total 36 days (FTE).

Flexibility:

Accommodating employer, open to discussing working arrangements. Some home working is an option.

Location:

Office and workshop facilities at Rawson Road, Bradford, with activities delivered at partner venues.
Apply Now!

To apply, send a

cover letter

explaining your suitability and a

CV

to dave@capitalofcycling.org.

Application Deadline:

June 16th.

For informal chats or questions, contact Dave Robison at 07743 471764 or dave@capitalofcycling.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 22,283.00-29,310.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford BD1 3SH

Application deadline: 17/06/2025