Active Travel Officer (Redeployment 22590)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid Working
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week - flexible working options available.
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

This is a great opportunity for you to help in solving both a health and transport challenge in Suffolk. Changing the travel behaviour of individuals and persuading people to choose walking cycling wheeling or public transport instead of driving to work or taking children to school by car is difficult. This is however essential if we are to support future growth tackle traffic congestion in Suffolks larger towns and reduce the health and climate change impacts of personal travel.

At Suffolk County Council were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. As an Active Travel Officerin the Transport Strategy Team youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Working with key individuals and groups throughout your area you will lead and manage the cycling and walking instructor team and coordinate volunteers within community hubs.

Youll support the Communities Active Travel Manager with the launch of community hubs delivery of services and Active Travel team strategic direction.

Collaboration with the Project Officer will be important to ensure effective and timely administration of the programme supporting their work during peak period.

You will contribute to the Active Travel Communication Strategy which may include regular promotional activities by attending events and contributing to websites and social media.

You will need

• To be a confident communicator who can convey both simple and complex information to a wide range of audiences both internally and externally.

• To be confident leading a team that aims to empower individuals to become healthier and travel safely and sustainably.

• Ability to build relationships outside of the Transport Strategy team to help deliver team objectives.

• Good listening skills to ideas from colleagues and are able take on new concepts and information and adopt new approaches.

• A good working knowledge of transport legislation local & national strategy technical and political policies and national standards in cycling.

• Experience in the use Microsoft Office applications (and other software if required) to effectively manage your time and your projects and ensure that your team are organised and work efficiently.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Active Travel team work cohesively towards a common goal of improving the skills independence health and wellbeing of Suffolk residents.

Our team works with external and internal partners across Suffolk County Council including Public Health. We are a supportive lively and proactive team which is pragmatic and solutions focussed.

The teams work in a range of settings within the community including hubs schools colleges workplaces and housing estates which support people to travel safely and sustainably.

We practice hybrid working but are often on-site delivering services and events at various community hubs and partner organisations.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Lorraine Baker (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile(Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Imagine a situation where you must talk to residents or employees to persuade them to travel actively how would you approach this situation In what circumstances might you need to adapt your communication and how would you do this

2. You have been asked to promote one of our Walking and Cycling Community Hubs with an aim to increase cycling tuition and led ride signups. How would you go about this and what keys things should we consider to increase participation

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read ourUsing AI in Your Application and Interview guidance to understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 17 March 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid