Project Officer

Project Officer - Active Journeys, Schools

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys planning and delivering fun activity sessions with children and young people, and helping build projects that help get people active, improving health and wellbeing and the environment!

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Location: West Sussex

37.5 hours per week

£29,235 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Closing date: 23:59 on 22 February 2026

Reference: 126REC

About the role

Team: Active Journeys 

As the Project Officer, you will work directly with schools and local communities across West Sussex, identifying ways to transform streets and public spaces into safer, more welcoming environments for active travel.

What you’ll be doing:

- Plan and deliver behaviour change projects and activities that promote walking, wheeling, and cycling within schools and local communities.

- Build strong, effective relationships with local leaders, authorities, and other key stakeholders.

- Supervise and mentor colleagues and volunteers involved in project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys planning and delivering fun activity sessions with children and young people, and helping build projects that help get people active, improving health and wellbeing and the environment!

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

- Proven experience of managing small clearly defined projects or experience of delivering work packages as part of a project.

- Excellent communication skills, with experience of connecting with different audiences and adapting your approach.

- A proactive problem‑solver who effectively manages priorities and workload.

- Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor others while collaborating effectively to build strong, positive working relationships.

- Experience of planning and delivering activity sessions, and a willingness to learn and share new practical skills like bike maintenance.

- Experience of working with children and young people.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

Additional Information

Application deadline: 23:59, 22 February 2026

Interviews will be held in Crawley during the 4-5th March. To apply, please complete our online application form.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

Adjustments are available throughout the application process.