Project Engagement Coordinator, Collaborative Design

Project Engagement Coordinator, Collaborative Design 

• Scotland
• £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Ref: SUS4283
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• Contract: Maternity cover (secondment available for internal candidates)
• Base: Sustrans Hub in Edinburgh or Glasgow with the flexibility to work from home.

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity to work with us in our Collaborative Design team as our Project Engagement Coordinator. You will have an opportunity to deliver a portfolio of projects which exemplify best practice in engagement and design.

As the Project Engagement Coordinator, you will be the project lead on engagement elements, conducting research to identify areas of development and sourcing opportunities to partner with local organisations.

You will be engaging with communities, stakeholder groups and the local authority to inform project development and the delivery of a range of activities, through the Collaborative Design process by ensuring all voices are heard, and communities feel part of the process.

You will be incorporating a behaviour change plan for each project and participating in case studies and project summaries which demonstrates their impact.

Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to a nominated hub/office base in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

About you

With a good understanding of active travel issues facing communities, you will have proven experience of delivering practical engagement initiatives with a commitment to taking an inclusive and equitable approach to ensure all voices are heard. 

You will own strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload for multiple projects.

As an excellent communicator, you will have the ability to inspire and develop professional relationships with ease across a wide range of people.

You will demonstrate competence in MS Office applications, data handling and remote conferencing platforms. As well as experience of SP=EED or similar training in engagement on built environment 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, 17 July 2024. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 29th or 30th July 2024.

To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found on our website.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.