Active Travel Officer - Council Headquarters

Job Details

Grade: 8A

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £21.04 - £22.83

Salary: £38400.70 - £41667.44 per annum (Based on full time hours)

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/01/2027 or earlier return of the post holder

***This job has been extended until 5th May 2026, and is now available for external candidates to apply***

Role Purpose

The Active Travel and Transport Team are offering an exciting 9-month (minimum) part- or full-time secondment with our Team, leading the momentum behind our RIDONKULOUS Active Travel Behaviour Change Campaign. So here is your chance to Step into something RIDONKULOUS—in the best way! You will take the reins of a high-profile, fast-growing initiative that’s already made a real impact in communities over the past year. We’re looking for someone friendly, confident, and organised, with a genuine passion for active travel and community engagement—no prior experience required. In return, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a new service area, broaden your skills within the council, and work alongside a supportive, energetic team bursting with ideas. If you’re ready to try something new and make a difference, we’d love to have you on board.

Essential

Relevant work experience, including project management, coordination, working with communities including schools, active travel, behaviour change, communications and / or marketing.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Deborah Hodgson or Denise Brydon by telephone on 01835825070 or by email at Deborah.Hodgson@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.