Education Officer

Modeshift STARS Education Officer – West Yorkshire

Location: West Yorkshire (home-based with regular travel to schools, local
authorities, events and meetings across the UK)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Fixed term to August 2026 – high potential for extension

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, term-time only (39 weeks)

Salary: £21,000 – £25,500 pro rata (£28,000 – £34,000 FTE) + holiday pay

Benefits: Pension, training, laptop, mobile phone, uniform, travel expenses

Are you passionate about education, sustainability, and inspiring change in young
minds? Do you want to play a key role in encouraging healthier, greener travel choices across
West Yorkshire?

If you’re ready to make a difference in your community while developing your skills in
education, engagement, and programme delivery, we’d love to hear from you!

 About the Role

As a Modeshift STARS Education Officer, you’ll work with schools across West Yorkshire to
support and grow their involvement in the Modeshift STARS accreditation scheme – a national
programme that encourages walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport for everyday
journeys.

You’ll be the face of Modeshift in the region – supporting school staff, leading training
sessions, delivering fun and engaging travel programmes, and sharing inspiring case studies.
You’ll collaborate with local authorities and key partners, helping ensure the next generation
chooses active, sustainable travel.

 We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Loves working with schools and inspiring young people
• Has excellent stakeholder and customer service skills
• Can confidently deliver training and engaging sessions
• Understands behaviour change and how to motivate others
• Is highly organised, independent, and driven by impact

Experience working in education, training or travel planning is a bonus – but passion,
motivation and the right attitude go a long way.

 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Implement, monitor and report on the Modeshift STARS Education Delivery Plan for West
  Yorkshire focusing on the growth and retention of Primary, Secondary and SEND sites
  participating in the scheme
• Providing one-to-one support, resources, guidance, advice, training and workshops to the
  West Yorkshire delivery team and partners to ensure they have the latest knowledge and best
  practice
• Collaborating with local authority partners and stakeholders to showcase success through
  case studies and reports
• Delivering high quality, premium services, championing inclusivity and safeguarding

Modeshift is a not-for-profit organisation championing sustainable travel and healthier
communities. We’re passionate about inspiring change and supporting our Members to deliver real
impact. You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team with big ambitions and a genuine passion
for what we do.

 You’ll Need:

• 3 A-levels or NVQ equivalent (graduate/professional qualifications a plus)
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Please note the closing date for applications is close of business Friday 15th August 2025.