Inclusive Cycling Ride Leader
New Forest National Park Authority
PEDALL New Forest Inclusive Cycling is a health and wellbeing charity that helps everyone, no matter what their need, to get out and cycle in the New Forest National Park amongst nature.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to deliver engaging cycling sessions for people with additional needs, against the stunning backdrop of the New Forest National Park.
Working with the PEDALL Operational Lead and supported by the Project Manager, you will:
- develop and deliver inclusive cycling sessions using a fleet of specialist cycles and mountain bikes
- run open cycling sessions for anyone with an additional need or barrier, enabling them to enjoy the freedom of cycling in the New Forest
- train a team of volunteers, work experience students, and PEDALL Ride Assistants, some with additional needs
We are looking for an individual with experience of planning and delivering high-quality, outdoor recreation sessions to diverse audiences, whilst understanding the benefits of helping people with additional needs get outdoors and active in the natural environment.
PEDALL is run by the charity Friends of PEDALL and the New Forest National Park Authority. To find out more, please visit – www.pedall.org.uk
Working from our PEDALL bases in Ashurst and Burley and across the New Forest, this role requires a valid driving licence and is subject to a DBS check. This is a seasonal role for 12 months from March 2026 for up to 30 hours per week and involves working occasional weekends.
For more information and to apply, please go to our website: www.newforestnpa.gov.uk. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 4 February 2026
Interviews: Our process includes two interview stages: an initial stage on 25 or 27 February 2026 and a second stage for selected candidates on 2 March 2026
For queries, please email [email protected] or call 01590 646649 during normal office hours.
About New Forest National Park Authority
The New Forest was designated a national park in 2005 to give this outstanding landscape the highest level of protection and to preserve it for the nation to enjoy for generations to come.
We are responsible for conserving and enhancing the New Forest and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the things that make it special. As well as our nature conservation and visitor information responsibilities, our services include education, recreation and archaeology. We are the local planning authority for the National Park.
The New Forest was designated a national park in 2005 to give this outstanding landscape the highest level of protection and to preserve it for the nation to enjoy for generations to come. We are responsible for conserving and enhancing the New Forest and promoting understanding and enjoyment of the things that make it special. As well as our nature conservation and visitor information responsibilities, our services include education, recreation and archaeology. We are the local planning authority for the National Park.
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