Role Title: Community Developer
Salary: £25,060 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: East Suffolk
Start Date: 5th January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Developer to join the British Cycling Participation Team, in partnership with East Suffolk Council, working in East Suffolk.  This role will be based in the East Suffolk area therefore applicants must live within 30 minutes of this location. 

About British Cycling 

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete’s performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining and developing new partnerships and relationships within the local communities in and around East Suffolk to provide support for the delivery of local community cycling programmes.
• Supporting and co-ordinating the delivery of Community Coaching including linking engagement into local clubs and groups.
• Developing, coordinating, and contributing to the delivery of a local community programme aimed at families, children & young people and women & girls.
• Developing the local workforce and community volunteers to ensure sustainability of the local programme.
• Feed into the Development plan ensuring an integrated and coherent pathway of cycling opportunities in in place for East Suffolk and linking community cycling with clubs, schools, events and others.
• Working with local communities to develop the community pathway, raising awareness of the work of British Cycling and growing & diversifying participation along with supporting more people to cycle more frequently.
• Support and build capacity through bespoke education course delivery, expanding access to courses to upskill the volunteer workforce within East Suffolk.

What we’re looking for:

• Sound knowledge of cycling an/or sport and the associated physical activity delivery.
• Awareness of current development in cycling in terms of transport, health, and recreational agendas.
• Track record in partnership working and development.
• Experience of partnership programme delivery
• Good organisational and project coordination skills with experience of being able to prioritise, plan and manage competing demands.
• Experience of using social media to promote and engage audiences is desirable but not essential.

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary 
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

How to apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: 22nd October 2025

Interviews likely: w/c 10th November 2025