Casual vacancy working mainly term time.
Location: Based at 100 Temple Street, Bristol and working at Bristol schools (and from home where appropriate).
An opportunity has arisen within the City Transport service to work in the Schools Active Travel Team which aims to increase walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling to and from school. This will increase physical activity, improve air quality and encourage healthy lifestyles in the city.
You will be working in both primary and secondary schools to deliver a variety of active travel themed sessions and assemblies across the city, currently as part of the Modeshift STARS scheme, as well as supporting the School Streets programme.
Most work will be school based in primary schools with children aged 4-11, during term time and within, before and after school hours. Sessions may be run in the classroom or outdoors in the wider school grounds.
You would be working closely with the School Active Travel Officers to deliver this work and the post would suit someone who’s passionate about sustainable modes of travel and who likes working with children.
We are looking for candidate that is ideally available to work set days each week during term times pending discussion around availability.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Closing date: 07/09/2025.
Virtual interviews are provisionally planned to be held w/c 15/09/2025
If you have any questions about the role, including the working arrangements/hours please do not hesitate to contact Bryony Brooks on 07901 115 276 or email [email protected]
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Disabled, and Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
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