Advertised from 13 June 2025

Role

Do you believe in the power of walking? Do you believe that walking more and driving less can help us tackle major issues such as the climate crisis? We do, we believe that Walking is for everyone, everywhere, everyday. We believe walking and wheeling should be accessible for all and we believe that more people walking and wheeling is key to Scotland becoming a greener and healthier place to live and work. 

At Walking Scotland, we know how powerful walking is and what it can do. We are looking a passionate and engaging development officer based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire that can help us support more people in communities to walk more for leisure, pleasure and for everyday their journeys.  

About Walking Scotland

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.

Walking Scotland is 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.

About the role

As our Walking Communities Development Officer for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire you will build relationships within three targeted communities that allow us to survey and assess the communities with regard to walking. You will identify barriers and you will work with people to develop recommendations of interventions that can address and overcome highlighted barriers and you will support and encourage the community to walk more.

Application notes

Ready to walk the talk? 

The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available on our website walkingscotland.org.uk/

If you have any difficulty accessing the recruitment documents please get in touch at Careers – Walking Scotland

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Graham McQueen, Head of Walking Delivery, by email graham.mcqueen@walkingscotland.org.uk 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 2nd July 

Interview date: 10th and 11th July

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.