Role Title: Community Developer – Central Oxford
Salary: £24,000
Fixed Term Contract: Based on the terms of the current funding. Currently a 2-year position with the possibility for extension.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Developer to join the British Cycling Participation Team working in Central Oxford. This is a home-based role with frequent travel around the area; therefore, applicants need to live within 30 minutes of Oxford City.
Interviews: To take place on 13th March at Oxford City Centre.
Why British Cycling?
At British Cycling, we provide positive experiences for our people, be they members or volunteers. We offer programmes, coaching, education, and support services to people riding a bike for the first time all the way to seasoned racers. We are proud to be involved in grassroots sport and aim to inspire future generations to cycle.
What will you be doing?
* Maintaining and developing new partnerships and relationships within the local communities in and around Central Oxford to support the delivery of local community cycling programmes.
* Working alongside Council stakeholders to engage with local workplaces and build a strong and sustainable Active Travel workplace offer.
* Developing, coordinating, and contributing to the delivery of a local community programme aimed at children & young people, families, and women & girls.
* Developing the local workforce and community volunteers to ensure the sustainability of the local programme.
* Feeding into the Development plan to ensure an integrated and coherent pathway of cycling opportunities is in place for Central Oxford, linking community cycling with clubs, schools, events, and others.
* Working with local communities to develop the community pathway, raising awareness of the work of British Cycling, and growing & diversifying participation while supporting more people to cycle more frequently.
* Supporting and building capacity through bespoke education course delivery, expanding access to courses to upskill the volunteer workforce within Central Oxford.
About you:
* Sound knowledge of cycling and/or sport and the associated physical activity delivery.
* Awareness of current developments in cycling in terms of transport, health, and recreational agendas.
* Track record in partnership working and development.
* Experience of partnership programme delivery.
* Good organisational and project coordination skills with experience of prioritising, planning, and managing competing demands.
* Experience of using social media to promote and engage audiences is desirable but not essential.
What are the perks?
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* British Cycling Membership and Rewards
* Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Life Assurance
* Pension
Closing date: 3rd March 2025
This profession is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be required.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, gender, marital status, religion, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone. For more information on British Cycling, please visit www.britishcycling.org.uk.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter using the apply button provided on the page.
British Cycling values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (Equality Act 2010). We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from all minority ethnic communities.
We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.
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