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Active Travel Project Officer - Active Routes to School project
Job Type: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week 
Salary: £29,250 - £31,500 to be agreed on appointment
Location: Oban and surrounds, Argyll and Bute
Duration: Starting as soon as possible until the end of the school term (June 2027) with likelihood of extending.
Deadline: Midnight 5th July 2026

Anticipated interview date: 14th July 2026

Full job description is available on this page or as a PDF here.

Background to the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Active Travel Project Officer to join our ‘Active Routes to Schools’ project: promoting active travel among school-age young people in Oban and surrounds. This role will involve working closely with schools, parents, local authorities, and community groups to develop and implement strategies that encourage children and teenagers to travel to school by foot, bike, or other non-motorised means. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, a creative problem solver, and have a commitment to environmental sustainability and public health.

This role will be supported by the Adventure Oban and Atlantis Leisure ‘Out and About’ project workers and the Adventure Oban board. Opportunities for training and professional development will be funded and encouraged as part of the role. Home working and access to your own laptop/computer is essential. Role will be a combination of desk-based work and community and school outreach.  

The Active Routes to Schools project is funded by an ongoing Service Level Agreement with HiTRANS.

About the Role | What needs to be done?

Project Development and Implementation: 

  • Organise and plan active travel initiatives tailored to the needs of local schools and the community.

  • Deliver sessions in schools, attend events and activities for the wider community.

  • Take a creative approach to mapping safe, active routes to schools.

  • Bring additional capacity to the Active Schools team to deliver Bikeability training to more schools in the local area. 

  • Work with the Community Development Coordinator to explore how we can improve active travel in Oban for the wider community. 

  • Work with the project team to continue a bike recycling scheme.

  • Advocate for active travel to students, parents, teachers and the wider community

Community Engagement:

  • Build strong relationships with schools, parents, local businesses, and community organisations to foster a supportive environment for active travel.

  • Build on the existing ‘Active Travel Plan’ delivered by Adventure Oban in 2022 to progress the priority areas and build up a more detailed evidence base to support further activity. 

  • Open up conversations within the community to understand barriers to active travel and develop targeted interventions.

  • Work with the Community Development Coordinator to liaise between schools, the local council, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and resources.

  • Support with existing initiatives such as Adventure Oban’s Big Bike Weekend, Spring Festival and pop up Bike Park events.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Track and report on the progress of active travel activities - including participation rates and community feedback - in accordance with the funders’ reporting requirements.

  • Translate findings from reporting to make improvements for future work on active travel.

  • Provide regular updates to the Community Development Coordinator, Active Travel coordinator and Adventure Oban Board

Candidate Specification | Who are we looking for?

Essential

  • Experience in community engagement, programme management, or advocacy, preferably related to active travel or public health.

  • Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity. 

  • Strong organisational and project management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Passion for promoting sustainable transportation and healthy lifestyles.

  • Eligible to become a member of the PVG scheme

Desirable:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field.

  • Experience working in a small-town or rural setting.

  • Experience with working with children and young people, and knowledge of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.

  • Knowledge of local government processes and infrastructure planning.

  • Familiarity with active travel best practices and initiatives.

  • Full driving license and access to a vehicle

  • Look good in hi vis!

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of young people in Oban.

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.

  • Fully funded professional development opportunities including: 

    • Bikeability Instructor

    • Cycle Leader

    • Walk Leader

    • Cycle Trainer

    • Any other relevant qualifications

  • Flexible working hours.

  • Travel expenses covered

  • Hot desking or desk hire costs can be considered and covered depending on need. 

  • Pension contributions

Applying

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their experience and motivation for the role to activetravel@adventureoban.org by midnight on Sunday 5th July. Please include “Active Travel Project Officer Application” in the subject line. 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like a chat about the role. We look forward to receiving your application!

Adventure Oban is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.