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Casual Cycle Training Instructor

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

The Role

The London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond are seeking to recruit qualified Bikeability cycle trainers on casual contracts.

We are seeking enthusiastic cyclists to join the Road Safety Team on a casual contract, to help increase the number of children and adults trained, to cycle safely. You need to be a confident cyclist, to Level 3, and happy to work in all weathers.

You will be responsible for delivering Bikeability to the National Standards on an ad-hoc basis to adults, families, and children during, daytimes, evenings, and weekends.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, friendly team and will also assist with campaigns and projects which aim to raise the profile of cycling amongst local and school communities. 

This position would best suit a candidate who is a competent cyclist, driven and passionate about increasing the level of cycling in the area and working with and developing young people. The successful candidate will possess the knowledge and experience to work independently and follow programmes or lesson plans. It would be beneficial to have knowledge and experience delivering Cycle and Road Safety initiatives or have experience coaching cycling or other sports.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd July 2023

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 3rd July 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Statements:

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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