Community Rail Development Officer
We're looking for a friendly and dynamic Community Rail Development Officer to join the team.
This vital role will focus on empowering Oxfordshire communities through travel confidence programs, connecting people with rail and sustainable travel whilst improving access to opportunities across the region.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and help empower better connectivity and travel confidence, with the scope to develop the role using your own insight and input.
Position: Community Rail Development Officer
Location: Outreach across Oxfordshire, with some office and home-based working. Our office is in Gloucester
Hours: Part-time (25 hours/week, 0.67 FTE)
Salary: £24,450 - £28,750 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract July 25 – July 26
Closing Date: 9am on Monday the 26th May
Interview Dates: 28th / 29th May
Intended Start Date: 1st July 2025
The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the team and make a meaningful difference to communities across Oxfordshire. You'll deliver the travel confidence programs, connecting people with rail and sustainable travel whilst improving access to opportunities across the region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering supported rail trips for diverse community groups, focusing on those facing barriers to public transport
- Strengthening relationships with station adoption groups and community organisations across Oxfordshire
- Working with young people and diverse communities to understand their transport needs and barriers
- Implementing outreach activities that build travel confidence among underrepresented groups
- Organising and facilitating engaging community events that promote sustainable travel
- Delivering initiatives that connect rail with active travel opportunities
- Representing OxCRP at community events and stakeholder meetings
About You
This role is ideal for a self-starter who's people-focused, enthusiastic about public transport, and passionate about building inclusive, grass-roots initiatives that promote equity, community wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about sustainable transport and community engagement
- Experienced in working with diverse communities
- A confident user and advocate of public transport
- A creative self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment
- Committed to making transport more accessible and inclusive for all
Join the team in making a real difference. If you're passionate about accessibility, community engagement, and sustainable transport then apply today!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills match the criteria and why you're interested in this role.
To ensure the application process is accessible to all, we accept supporting statements in written format, short film format, or voice recordings. All applications will be considered equally. Whatever your method, please ensure that you demonstrate your skills, experience, and suitability – and why you want the job.
About the organisation
This Community Interest Company is part of the growing grassroots Community Rail movement across Britain, dedicated to improving access to sustainable travel, with a particular focus on engaging underrepresented groups. With a holistic approach that extends beyond railways and stations that emphasises health, wellbeing, and community connectivity through rail.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Employee rewards
- Employee assistance programme
- Career opportunities
- Programme based travel expenses covered
- A warm and friendly team environment
Equal Opportunities
The organisation is committed to creating a diverse and fair workplace. No formal qualification is necessary if you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience, and drive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Community, Community Outreach, Community Travel, Community Rail, Inclusion, Inclusion Community, Community Officer, Community Outreach Officer, Community Travel Officer, Community Rail Officer, Inclusion Officer, Inclusion Community Officer, Community Development and Outreach, Community Development Travel, Community Rai Development , Inclusion Development , Inclusion Community Development.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
