We’re looking for a passionate and engaging Development Officer to help improve the places where people walk and wheel across communities in West Central Scotland, making it easier for more people to choose walking and wheeling for everyday journeys and leisure.
About the Role
As a Walking Environments Development Officer, you will support the delivery of community‑led path improvements across Scotland. This role is funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) and focuses on delivering the SPT Community Path Fund. You’ll work with local groups to develop safe, accessible, and attractive walking and wheeling routes, provide technical guidance and help bring the projects to life. This varied role combines office and field‑based work, with opportunities to visit sites across the SPT region and make a real impact on local communities.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Richard Armstrong, Walking Communities and Environments Manager; contact details are on the advert on our website.
Contract
This post is offered on an open contract; initial funding from SPT is for one year. Continuation of the contract in future years will be subject to securing funding from external sources.
Closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026. Interviews will be held in person in Stirling on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
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