About the role
A rewarding new opportunity has arisen to join Sustrans as an Administrative Assistant. This is a pivotal position providing essential support to volunteering initiatives delivered across our UK-wide charity, helping to foster stronger, more connected communities and create lasting positive change.
You will play a key role in managing data and systems, coordinating the volunteer journey process, and providing effective liaison and administrative support.
You will provide administrative and systems support, while ensuring the effective distribution of information, guidance, and resources to colleagues, volunteers, and external stakeholders.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to any of our UK office hubs.
About you
You will be competent in data management, with the ability to run reports, manipulate data and be adept at using Customer Relationship Management systems.
As a highly organised individual, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and possess the ability to identify and rectify data anomalies with accuracy and efficiency.
You will demonstrate strong time management skills, with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.
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, in particular from under-represented groups.
Additional Information
· Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 28 August 2025.
· Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 8th or 9th of September 2025.
To apply, please complete our online application form.
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
Wellbeing
- 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
- Staff volunteer days.
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
- Discount benefits.
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
Family-friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday).
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