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Govan Community Project is currently recruiting for:

Bike Library Coordinator

21 hours per week
£15,044 per year
(FTE salary £25,073 per annum)
1 year contract until March 2026

Working days are flexible over Monday to Friday, with preference Monday/Tuesday

We are recruiting a Bike Library Coordinator with a passion for cycling and a working knowledge of bike mechanics who can support and motivate others to the positive benefits of active travel. You will be responsible for supporting people from asylum seeking backgrounds to access bikes through a lending scheme. You will also organise cycling activities to promote engagement, physical and mental wellbeing, and community cohesion.

Our ideal candidate will be a very confident cyclist, including being highly proficient in road cycling and road safety, with a working knowledge of bike maintenance. You will be comfortable delivering activities within a diverse community, and communicating and supporting individuals where there may be language barriers. You should also have excellent organisational and record keeping skills. This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.

Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised. Some inclusive working options we can offer are flexible working and tailored wellbeing support. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.

Any informal enquiries regarding the role or the application process should be directed to Claire Low,
Community Team Manager by email: claire@govancommunityproject.org.uk.

To access the application pack, please first complete the screening questions located here. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20th April 2025 and interviews are planned for Friday 25th April. No late applications will be considered.

Please note we do not have the capacity to respond individually to all applications received. If you have not received a response within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful. ​

Volunteer ESOL Tutor

We are looking for a volunteer ESOL tutor.  If you are passionate about teaching English and are confident to plan and deliver weekly sessions, we want to hear from you.
To register your interest, email petra@govancommunityproject.org.uk.

Volunteer- Homework Club 

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? We are looking for volunteers to support our clubs with homework and wider educational activities. Our clubs take place on Mondays and Wednesdays in our community flat in Cardonald.

To register your interest, email petra@govancommunityproject.org.uk.

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