Careers

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Working for Sustrans

Why work for us?

At Sustrans, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.

We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun. 

What we offer

Hybrid working

We offer true hybrid working - a mix of home working and time within our Hubs located across the UK, along with flexible working patterns to suit individual circumstances.

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Employee benefits

Our benefits include:

  • 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working options
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Staff volunteer days
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • A range of discounts
Find out more about our benefits
We are a Living Wage employer

We're a Living Wage employer

Sustrans is proud to be a Living Wage employer.

The ‘real living wage’ is set by the Living Wage Foundation (LWF). The organisation runs an accreditation scheme where organisations are committed to paying all staff and those in their network the Living Wage.

It is independently calculated based on what people need to get by and is currently paid voluntarily by more than 10,000 businesses in the UK.

Inclusive culture

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We're for everyone

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.

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Guaranteed interview schemes

We are taking positive action to address an under-representation of Black, Indigenous and other People of Colour (BIPOC) and disabled employees within our workforce.

We offer both BIPOC and disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our BIPOC/disabled guaranteed interview schemes. Your application must demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria to progress to the interview.

From application to success: supporting you every step

From the moment you apply to when you're part of our team, we're always here to help and make things easier for you.

Application and interview adjustments: Discover how we accommodate diverse needs to ensure a fair and accessible interview process.

Workplace adjustments: Once you join us, our commitment to your wellbeing continues. Explore the provisions we have in place, including flexible working, and accessible software.

Wellbeing, connection, and growth: We nurture wellbeing, connection, and personal growth through our Employee Assistance Programme, inclusive networks, webinars, training, and more.

Explore our comprehensive approach to support

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Disability Confident Committed

Sustrans is signed up as a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means we have committed to:

  • ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • communicating and promoting vacancies
  • offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

Interested?

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Job vacancies

Take a look at our open roles and find your place at Sustrans.

Browse our current vacancies

How we'll support you

Application and interview adjustments

We want to support you, so please don’t hesitate to let us know if you need assistance.

Here are some examples of adjustments you can request:

  • application forms in a different format,
  • a copy of interview questions up to an hour in advance,
  • access to your own notes and the ability to write notes during the interview,
  • extra time for interview questions and tasks,
  • to ask interviewers to repeat questions,
  • for interviewers to type the interview questions in the chat box of virtual interviews,
  • for a British Sign Language interpreter.

This list is not exhaustive so if you have any reasonable adjustments not mentioned above, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Please see ACAS’ page for further information regarding reasonable adjustments.

Please also note that all Sustrans hubs are wheelchair accessible.

Workplace adjustments

If you successfully secure a role with us, we'll collaborate with you to identify and implement reasonable adjustments, ensuring your safety and wellbeing at work.

Some provisions we already have in place include:

  • flexible working patterns,
  • reduced hours,
  • soft starts, which involves slowly building up working hours,
  • gradual return to work following an illness-related absence,
  • specialised equipment provision,
  • access to Occupational Health Professionals,
  • redistribution of tasks to other colleagues, where appropriate,
  • software / IT provision such as AccessAble, Audio Notetaker, Balabolka, Dragon, F.Lux, Grammarly, MagicUtilities, ReadAloud, Read and Write.

See Through Windows and Thistle Assistance.

All Sustrans employees have access to Office 365, which includes a range of valuable built-in accessibility tools including text readers, dictation and transcription features, and automatic accessibility suggestions for emails and documents.

The list provided above is not comprehensive, and we will evaluate reasonable adjustments on an individual basis.

These considerations will also depend on their compatibility with our existing facilities and IT/software setup.

Wellbeing, connection and growth

We are committed to ensuring that everyone at Sustrans has access to the support they need, always working together to achieve our goals.

We can only achieve this by taking care of each individual and assuring them that their voices will be heard.

Here are some examples of what we do to ensure our employees are included and supported:

  • Our Employee Assistance Programme: All colleagues have access to our employee assistance programme, which provides assistance in dealing with personal and professional challenges that could be affecting your home or work life, health, and general wellbeing.
  • Networks: We have established various networks that serve as a safe space to discuss your personal experiences experiences. These include our Progress Pride Network, People of Colour Network, Women's Network, Neurodiversity Network, and Carers' Network.
  • Webinars, training courses and additional resources: These initiatives help you stay connected with Sustrans' news and developments, as well as develop your professional skills and expand your understanding of wider issues and topics.