NCN Delivery Project Officer

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating real change for walking, wheeling and cycling, connecting people and places, and providing traffic-free spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Contract: Permanent
Location: South of England. Within easy access to Bristol office is preferable, but not essential.
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Closing date: 23:59 on 28 April 2026
Reference: 124REC

About the role
As the NCN Delivery Project Officer you will support and deliver feasibility and infrastructure construction projects, working closely with team managers to ensure effective project management, community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and operational delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting managers to project manage, working within established procedures to provide a range of support on infrastructure projects.

Working on projects which seek to tackle active travel challenges, including the response to the climate emergency, the inequitable distribution of (and access to) green space, private vehicle dominance and equitable and joyful public space for all.

Contributing to the planning and delivery of community engagement activities and events.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating real change for walking, wheeling and cycling, connecting people and places, and providing traffic-free spaces for everyone to enjoy.

The focus of this role is in the England South region; we may occasionally need you to travel during the course of your work including occasional overnights stays, and you may occasionally be required to work at other locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Candidates should be based within the geographical area.

About you
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong report writing experience.

Experienced with working collaboratively within a team, you will also be adept at building meaningful and productive relationships with stakeholders, public sector (local authority) partners, landowners, contractors and volunteers.

You should have good knowledge of design standards and best practice principles for developing active travel infrastructure.
Experience in using ArcGIS or similar software to create maps and analyse spatial data.

This role requires a self-starter who can work independently, with a passion for active travel. 

The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

Additional information

Application deadline: 23:59, 28 April 2026

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 11th May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
Adjustments are available throughout the application process.