Bikeability Coordinator

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Local knowledge of Midlothian and knowledge of the Bikeability programme is desirable.  Holding a BSI (Bikeability Scotland Instructor) qualification would be ideal however the jobholder should be willing to attend any training courses as appropriate to gain further knowledge of the programme.

An interest in cycling and knowledge of school structure would be preferable.

Experience of working to deadlines, using good verbal and written communication skills in order to report and negotiate is also essential.

An understanding of the key issues and barriers to participating that schools may have would also be advantageous.

CLOSING DATE - 23rd June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - 30th June 2026

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Bikeability Coordinator

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 2/7/27

Hours of Work: 24 hours per week

Working Pattern: Flexible 

Weeks per year: 38

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 24 hours over 38 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,151.63 per annum. 

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.