The most important thing about joining Bike for Good is that you believe in our ‘Why’. We are here to change lives through cycling and believe in creating an environment where everyone benefits from riding a bike. We need our team to support our vision since we are the people making it happen!
Bike for Good always looks for volunteers, session staff, employees, and Trustees. You can find ads for vacancies on this page. If you want to ensure you do not miss any vacancies, please subscribe to our newsletter and follow our social media channels.
We believe in a healthy work/life balance and offer generous staff benefits. Read our complete list of staff rewards and benefits here.
Bike for Good strongly believes having a diverse workforce is essential. We acknowledge that marginalised communities are integral to cycling, and we want to build an inclusive and representative community within our organisation and everywhere we work.
We strongly encourage people that identify with a marginalised background (for example – people of colour, people from working-class backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people) to apply for our roles.
Current Opportunities:
Bicycle Technician
Salary – Grade 2, £22,927.78 (salary on the appointment is at the start of the pay band)
Location Glasgow shops – South and West
Contract Permanent, 37.5 hrs (Tuesday to Saturday)
The primary responsibility is to perform retail and workshop activities including repairs & servicing, bike refurbishing & customer service in order to deliver Bike for Good’s role of providing new and second-hand parts, bikes and accessories and services.
Essential:
- Minimum of 2 year’s experience as a bike mechanic in a professional setting or Cytech Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
- Understand how to correctly & efficiently refurbish, assemble and check all types of bikes, undertake repairs and various levels of service.
- Understand and comply with all health and safety procedures.
- Understand & demonstrate exceptional customer service.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Able to prioritise tasks effectively & meet deadlines.
- Able to carry out technical work to a high standard.
- Eagerness to analyse & solve problems, taking ownership to resolve them.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, juggling multiple tasks at once.
- To have a passion for cycling and inspiring people to cycle.
- Enthusiastic and dynamic yet collaborative team player with a high degree of integrity and personal responsibility.
Job Pack: Bicycle Technician
Applications: To apply, please send your CV or our Job Application Form to bobbie.ollerenshaw@bikeforgood.org.uk by Friday, 3rd of November 2023 6 pm – – Please add the job title in the subject line
ACTIVE TRAVEL COORDINATOR (CYCLING FRIENDLY EMPLOYER)
Salary – Grade 3 £26,582.98, full time, 37.5h (pro-rata 30h)
Location Glasgow shops – South and West
Contract Fixed term, 30 hrs per week, until 31st March 2024
The Cycling Friendly Coordinator will oversee the successful delivery of the Cycling Friendly Employer (CFE) and Cycling Friendly School award programmes in partnership with Cycling Scotland.
The post holder will directly support workplaces and schools across Glasgow and four surrounding local authorities to successfully achieve the Cycling Friendly Award. They will also engage in the coordination of training in a wide range of settings and will include on-road cycle training, group rides and e-cargo bike training. Developing strong partnerships with businesses, school staff and community-based services and individuals are key to this role.
Applications: To apply, please send your CV or our Job Application Form to bobbie.ollerenshaw@bikeforgood.org.uk by Friday, 6th of October 2023 6 pm – – Please add the job title in the subject line
Bike Shop Coordinator
Salary – Grade 3 £26,582.98 up to £29,367.12 per annum (salary on the appointment is at the start of the pay band)
Location Glasgow shops – South and West
Contract Permanent, 37.5 hrs per week (Tuesday to Saturday)
Purpose
Reporting to the Bike Shop Department Lead, you will have leadership, technical & retail responsibility within the Bike Shop, ensuring that your role supports the team and the Bike Shop Lead with the day-to-day management, organisation and delegation of work.
The primary responsibility is to manage the operation of the Community Bike Shop whilst performing retail and workshop activities including repairs & servicing, bike refurbishing & customer service to deliver Bike for Good’s role of providing new and second-hand parts, bikes and accessories and services.
Developing & delivering quality standards & professionalism is a key priority and ensuring that Bike for Good’s commitment to delivering prompt and professional customer service is always achieved.
Job Pack: Bike Shop Coordinator Job Pack
Applications: To apply, please send your CV or our Job Application Form to bobbie.ollerenshaw@bikeforgood.org.uk by Tuesday, 31st of October 2023 6 pm – – Please add the job title in the subject line
Fundraising Manager
Location: Glasgow, Hybrid
Salary: Grade 5 – £35,931 to £40,174 per annum, Salary on appointment is at the start of the pay band.
Hours: Full-time 37,5 (part-time will also be considered)
The Fundraiser Manager role is responsible for implementing fundraising and donations strategy to help us achieve the income we need to change people’s lives through cycling.
Primarily, you’ll take responsibility for securing medium to large-sized-grants. As well as writing high-quality, comprehensive and persuasive funding applications.
You are goal-oriented and successfully engage with and oversee fundraising and donation activities to achieve our Income generation strategic goals. This is an evolving role, so the primary responsibilities may be updated as the role develops.
Job Pack: Job-Pack_Fundraising Manager_2023
Applications: To apply, please send your CV or our Application Form to bobbie.ollerenshaw@bikeforgood.org.uk by Monday, September 4th, 2023 6 pm – please add the job title in the subject line
Motion Forward freelance roles
Motion Forward is always seeking skilled and experienced Mechanics, Drivers and Bike Maintenance Trainers to support our Bike Share Scheme and B2B team in Glasgow.
If you have a keen passion for cycling, helping others, and have the relevant qualifications, please get in touch.
- Mechanics must: have 2 years experience working as a bike mechanic and have basic knowledge of electronics. Must be comfortable with lone working
- Drivers must: be over 25 years old, have experience driving a van in an urban environment, be comfortable with lone working, have bike mechanic experience and have basic knowledge of electronics
- Bike Maintenance trainers must: have 2 years of experience working as a bike mechanic, have experience planning and delivering maintenance classes and be comfortable with lone working
To apply, please complete the application form below (it’s the same form for all 3 roles) alongside the Equal Opportunities form and 2 references. Once completed, please email to duncan.wilson@motionforward.
Freelance Motion Forward Freelance Roles – Application Form
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