Regional Inclusive Cycling Coordinator (Cumbria & Lancashire)

Organisation: Wheels for All
Salary: £27,000 FTE (pro rata)
Location: Preston and Lancashire& Cumbria
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 13 April 2026
Job Description: Wheels for All is the national charity delivering inclusive cycling opportunities across the UK. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom and independence that cycling can bring.
Through our network of inclusive cycling hubs, we support children, adults, older people and people living with disabilities or long-term health conditions to access safe, welcoming cycling opportunities in their communities.
Our work helps remove barriers to activity and creates inclusive spaces where everyone can take part.

About the Role
We are looking for a Regional Inclusive Cycling Coordinator to support the development of inclusive cycling hubs across Cumbria & Lancashire (includes Hyndburn, Preston, Penrith, Blackburn, Kendal).
This role focuses on strengthening volunteer teams, supporting local partnerships and helping hubs become sustainable, community-led programmes.
Rather than delivering sessions day-to-day, you will work with volunteers, partners and communities to ensure hubs operate confidently and independently, while maintaining high standards of inclusive delivery.
You will play an important role in supporting the growth and sustainability of inclusive cycling opportunities across the region.

Staff Benefits
We offer a supportive working environment with a range of benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 with service)
Birthday bonus day off
Flexible working arrangements including home working
Cycle to Work scheme
Tech purchase scheme
Staff clothing/apparel provided
One paid volunteering day per year
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

Key Responsibilities
Developing sustainable hubs
Support hubs to build strong volunteer teams and local leadership
Work with partners to strengthen community ownership of hubs
Support centres to follow Wheels for All operational standards
Help hubs prepare for audits and development reviews

Volunteer development
Recruit, train and support volunteers delivering inclusive cycling sessions
Support volunteer onboarding and local recruitment plans
Encourage positive volunteer experiences and long-term engagement

Hub coordination
Work with partners, volunteers and participants to support inclusive sessions
Support basic cycle safety checks and simple maintenance where needed
Contribute to development of new hubs and partnerships

Monitoring and reporting
Support hubs to use Kinetic+ for booking, reporting and attendance
Contribute to programme monitoring and grant reporting

Marketing and communications
Work with the marketing team to share stories and promote local activity
Help raise awareness of inclusive cycling in local communities

About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and community activity.
You will bring:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working with volunteers, community groups or partnerships
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Practical problem-solving abilities
Empathy and understanding of people with disabilities or long-term health conditions
Confidence using digital systems and willingness to learn new tools

Experience in cycling or community sport programmes would be beneficial but is not essential.

You don’t need to be a cyclist to apply for this role, but you do need to share our passion for creating inclusive opportunities and making a difference to people’s lives.
How to apply: Application Process To apply, please visit our website and complete the application form: https://wheelsforall.org.uk/recruitment/regional-inclusive-cycling-coordinator We welcome applications in alternative formats, including video or audio submissions. If you would like to submit an application in an alternative format, please email: recruiting@wheelsforall.org.uk with the subject line: Regional Inclusive Cycling Coordinator – C&L Please note: we may close the job advert earlier than the published closing date if we receive a high number of applications.