Active Travel Engagement Officer (Fixed Term)

Summary

Posted: 14 Aug 2026

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026

Our Momentwm team was developed to promote the Active Travel initiative, which is instrumental in creating new travel and wellbeing behaviours, and advocating active travel as part of a balanced lifestyle. We are looking for additional Engagement Officers to join us on a fixed term basis until 31.3.2027 (with a possible extension to funding until 31.3.2028)

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week on a Fixed Term basis, with a flexible approach that meets programme and business need, which will include working regular on day, evening and weekend working across the Active Travel Programme.

Pay Rate: Grade 5: starting salary £27,155 per annum 

Benefits: Discounted Newport Live membership, option to join a generous pension scheme, free onsite parking and bike storage, uniform provided and free access to wellbeing programmes

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential for your application: 

• Experience of delivering behaviour change initiatives to groups of people
• Working experience with community-based organisations, social enterprises, the voluntary sector or statutory public services
• Experience of working with or maintaining bicycles, and/or e-bikes
• Personal experience of regularly cycling or walking for social, recreational or commuting purposes 
• Be IT literate, with ability to pick up new skills quickly 
• Willingness to complete at least one of the following course opportunities: 
  • British Cycling Level 1 Award in Coaching Cycling 
  • 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycling Training
  • Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Maintenance or equivalent 
  • Walk Leaders Training 

Beneficial to your application: 

• Certificate in Emergency First Aid 
• Full UK driving licence to assist with driving company vehicle, moving large equipment across the City as may be reuired
  • Have BE category on your driving licence and willingness to attend a towing course 
• Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English) 

Role Requirements

Our Engagement Officers support our Programme Manager in the delivery of programme initiatives, engagement, and promotion, in addition to undertaking regular data collection and programme review. 

Main responsibilities include: 

• Leading our Learn to Ride and Learn to Maintain bikes programmes
• Leading our walking group sessions within Newport Live and at community locations and venues across the city
• Engagement with community organiations and businesses 
• Being an advocate for active travel and behaviour change initiatives 

You must have a passion for working with our participants to encourage them to develop their skills, confidence, and healthier lifestyle choices. 

Your passion for cycling will be evident and your enthusiasm to share your expertise will be a key feature of your role.

Additional Requirements

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Job Contact

To learn more about the role, or life in the Momentwm team at Newport Live, please contact our Head of Business Development, Rich Dale, by emailing [email protected]