Careers

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.