Walking isn’t only good for our physical, social and mental health. It’s also good for our communities, the environment and the economy.
We support and inspire people in Scotland to walk and wheel more.
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Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 2 July 2025Interview date: 10 and 11 July 2025
Do you believe in the power of walking? Do you believe that walking more and driving less can help us tackle major issues like the climate-nature emergency? We do. We believe that walking and wheeling should be accessible to all, and that increasing the number of people walking and wheeling is key to Scotland becoming a greener and healthier place to live and work.
We’re looking for a passionate and engaging Development Officer based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire who can help us support more people in communities to walk more for leisure, pleasure and for everyday journeys.
About the role
As our Walking Communities Development Officer for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire you will support and encourage the community to walk and wheel more. You’ll build relationships within 3 targeted communities to develop walking action plans that include ideas and recommendations to address any barriers people face locally to walking and wheeling more. Find out more about our Walking Communities work.
About us
It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.
We’re a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reduce barriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency. Find out more.
Ready to walk the talk?
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Graham McQueen, Head of Walking Delivery, by email graham.mcqueen@walkingscotland.org.uk.
Information and guidance on how to apply
If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at recruitment@walkingscotland.org.uk
Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
