Senior Business Active Travel Officer

The purpose of this role is to encourage behaviour change by promoting the benefits of sustainable travel modes to the wider business sector.

You will build up a rapport with key stakeholders spreading the message of sustainable travel and advocating the associated health benefits whilst helping to reduce single occupancy vehicle journeys.

You will coordinate business travel offers alongside a small team, including administering grants, supporting businesses with their travel plans, offering pool e-bikes and e-cargo bike loans, and encouraging uptake of our online behaviour change platforms.

You will also be required to take the lead on public engagement for large sustainable transport projects across the city. This involves working in small project teams, coordinating with consultation and communication teams, organising and presenting at public events, and promoting travel offers.

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. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, 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.