Posted: 29 April, 2024
Role Responsibilities
1. Programme Management:
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive cycling activities within the region.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Wheels for All network members, local authorities, community organisations, and funding partners in the region.
• Coordinate logistics, including scheduling, staffing, equipment, and safety protocols.
2. Team Leadership:
• Provide line management to Inclusive Cycling Coordinators, offering guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of Inclusive Cycling Coordinators, Sessional Workers, and Volunteers to deliver high-quality inclusive cycling experiences.
3. Community Engagement:
• Act as a spokesperson and advocate for inclusive cycling within the region, promoting awareness and participation among diverse community groups.
• Organise outreach events, workshops, and community rides to engage new participants and foster a sense of belonging.
4. Partnership Development:
• Build strong rapports with affiliates and friends of the WFA network.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and disability organisations to expand programme reach and resources.
• Be the point of contact for partners on a regional level from Combined Authority through third sector partners.
• Collaborate with regional and national cycling organisations to align efforts and share best practices.
5. Volunteer Development:
• Collaborate with the volunteering team to implement strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers to support program activities.
• Provide ongoing support and recognition to volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer culture.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Responsibility for prompt completion and submission of reports to management team and external partners / funders.
• Collaborate with the programmes team to implement systems for monitoring programme outcomes, participant satisfaction, and impact within the region.
• Collect and analyse data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Ongoing review of inclusive cycling opportunities across the region.
7. Marketing and Communications:
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to execute marketing and communications strategies to promote inclusive cycling programmes and events within the region.
• Utilise various channels, including social media, email newsletters, and community outreach, to reach target audiences and increase program visibility.
8. Finance Management:
• Collaborate with the finance team to manage programme budgets within the region.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including timely reporting and documentation.
9. Fundraising Support:
• Collaborate with the fundraising and development team to support fundraising efforts for inclusive cycling programmes in the region.
• Identify funding opportunities, cultivate donor relationships, and assist with grant writing and reporting as needed.
10. Delivery:
• Requirement to travel around (and occasionally beyond) the region as part of the role to monitor, manage programmes and to represent the charity at events within the region.
• Occasional delivery lead/ support to cover for Coordinator leave/ illness/ unavailability and occasional event support as/ when required.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Cycling Coordinators to implement cycling programmes that meets the needs of target audiences, ensuring safety and sociability.
• Support the establishment of sustainable hubs, including contributing to funding bids.
• Work professionally with partners, volunteers, and participants.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to conduct bike maintenance as per guidelines.
Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to recruiting@wheelsforall.org.uk, including ‘Inclusive Cycling Regional Manager’ in the title. Alternative formats are also welcomed e.g. video or audio.
You don’t need to be a cyclist to apply for this role, but you do need to share our passion to deliver our services and enjoy making a difference to people’s lives.
Closing date for applications: 5pm May 20th 2024
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email recruiting@wheelsforall.org.uk, call 01925 575 628 or visit ours contact page.
