Bikeability Cycle Training Instructor

Job Reference: HCC624455

Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £20,835 - £22,923 per annum)

Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Temporary until 31st July 2027 (term time only - 39 weeks per annum)

Closing Date: 14 July 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 27th July

The Role

Joining Hampshire Outdoors' Bikeability Cycle Training Team as an Instructor, you'll use your passion for cycling to help inspire and equip children with the skills and confidence to cycle safely on the road. You'll play a vital role in promoting active travel, independence, and wellbeing for young people across Hampshire. If you don't yet hold the required Bikeability award, we'll provide fully accredited training before you start delivering courses.

Our team operates countywide across Hampshire; however this role will primarily focus on the Central and North regions, including Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough, and surrounding areas. Winchester will be your main office base. We may however, be able to offer some flexibility on location for the right candidate.

What you'll do:

• Deliver high-quality Bikeability cycle training to primary school pupils, groups, and individuals.
• Work as part of a team to plan, risk assess and deliver safe and engaging sessions.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes, and support quality improvement.
• Drive the Bikeability van if qualified to do so (training provided) and manage equipment for sessions.
• Promote cycling as a healthy, sustainable mode of transport and remove barriers to participation.

What we're looking for:

• An experienced, confident, and enthusiastic cyclist with your own bike and helmet.
• A passion for outdoor activities, comfortable working outdoors in all weather and physically active environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety and risk management, and an understanding of what makes experiences truly valuable and high quality.
• Ability to travel across Hampshire and transport equipment to schools.
• Excellent communication skills and basic IT literacy.
• Level 2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training (or willingness to train).

Benefits

• Make a real difference by inspiring and empowering young people with lifelong skills.
• Fully funded accredited training if you're not already qualified.
• Work in a supportive team within Hampshire Outdoors, part of the Participation and Lifelong Learning department.
• Be part of a programme that promotes health, resilience, and sustainable travel.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Cycle Skills Instructor, Cycling Education Instructor, Cycle Training Officer, Cycling Trainer, Cycle Safety Trainer, Bike Skills Coach, Cycling Development Instructor, Sports Coach, Outdoor Activity Coach.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.