Advertised from 6 February 2026

Role

Getting Better Together Ltd (GBT) is a community centred health initiative which was established in 2000 with the aim of promoting the health & wellbeing of residents living in North Lanarkshire including the Fortissat Ward, Shotts, Springhill, Dykehead, Stane, Torbothie, Harthill, Eastfield, Salsburgh, Allanton/Hartwood. At the heart of Shotts, GBT's Healthy Living Centre was established twenty-three years ago.

Since its creation 2000, GBT has become a leader in the arena of community led health improvement with a record of success delivering high quality, effective community-led health improvement services. It is a successful, respected organisation widely recognised by statutory, voluntary sector partners and the individuals we work with.

Over the last 25 years, Getting Better Together has witnessed the sort of transformations normally reserved for feel good films. At GBT, sports, exercise, healthy eating, and other community participatory activities aren’t just about improving health, they’re turning people’s lives around, transforming stereotypes and giving our community opportunities they were previously excluded from.

GBT are a courageous organisation, pushing boundaries and challenging ingrained perceptions about what it means to be healthy. Our success has shown that wellbeing is not wholly dependent on how financially well off you are: Everything GBT does is inspired and informed by the practical needs of the people on our doorstep. 

We now have vacancy for a full time (35 Hrs) Cycle Development Officer. The main aim of the role is to oversee and develop the cycling programme at GBT. The Trackside Bikes Training and Repair Centre programme delivers a range of cycling services including bike repairs, servicing, loans, retail, and education. Alongside this, the postholder will play a key role in delivering outdoor cycling to a range of multidisciplinary groups across North Lanarkshire, working with people of all ages from the most deprived communities.

A core element of the role is working directly with disadvantaged children and young people, including those with behavioural needs, Additional Support Needs (ASN), and those who may face barriers to engagement in traditional education or training settings. The postholder will be expected to provide a supportive, and inclusive approach that helps young people build confidence, skills, and positive relationships with learning.

Acting as an ambassador for cycling and active travel in North Lanarkshire, the postholder will work closely with the staff team, Getting Better Together, key local stakeholders, schools, and the wider community to promote the benefits of cycling, active travel, and skills development.

Application notes

To apply please complete the attached application form.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification prior to completing your application form.

You should send your completed application form either by e-mail to william@shottshealthyliving.com or by post marked Private and Confidential to: William Elder, Getting Better Together Ltd, Shotts Healthy Living Centre, Kirk Road, Shotts, ML7 5ET.

You will receive confirmation that your application submission has been received when you submit your application form. Unfortunately, we may not be able to write to applicants who are not successfully shortlisted for interview due to the volume of applications. If you have not received an invitation for interview within 10 days of the closing date, please assume on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. 

Closing date for Applications: 1st March 2026

Shortlisting of Applicants: 2nd /3rd March 2026

Interviews: Commencing: Week Beginning 9th March 2026

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