MP Smarter Travel is a sustainable transport consultancy that specialises in working with businesses, local communities, and schools to support walking, cycling and other zero emission transport. We are looking to expand our team by recruiting an Assistant Consultant who will provide additional support on a range of projects across the public and private sectors. You will be responsible for delivery on an evolving set of projects that currently spans air quality, school travel plans, modal shift and engaging places of worship. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the sustainable transport sector, working across a wide range of projects with a supportive team of professionals, all with a shared passion for sustainable transport. We are keen to support your personal development, offering regular senior management check ins, excellent career progression and the opportunity to play a role in work winning and business strategy. Based in the vibrant Southbank area of London, we share an office with our parent company, Mattinson Partnership - a specialist recruiter for the built and natural environment. You can expect a busy, friendly office and an active social scene with regular staff events. Flexible working options are also available. We spend our time engaging a huge range of communities. We believe we do a better job when our staff are as diverse as the audiences we speak with, we therefore encourage applications from all backgrounds. About you: We are looking for an outgoing and confident 'people person' who is comfortable speaking with large numbers of schools and businesses by phone and in-person to persuade them to participate in our clients' sustainable transport / air quality programmes. You will have excellent spoken and written communications skills, organisational skills and attention to detail. We offer different career paths, through people management, project management, business development or building a particular subject expertise, therefore we value all the following experience: Previous experience of working with schools or education Previous experience using technical tools e.g. CAD, GIS etc. An interest in transport, air quality and/or the built environment A background in sales, customer service or survey delivery A degree-level education (or equivalent) Role and responsibilities: Contribute to a variety of projects including air quality, school travel plans, modal shift and engaging places of worship Support more senior staff in the design and presentation of new projects Support the team in delivering high quality project reports Provide input for our website, project tracking tool, CRM and social media accounts Other project support and attending networking events as required Key skills and experience: Outgoing and confident manner Excellent spoken and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated interest in transport, air quality and/or the built environment Data analysis and report writing Degree-level education or equivalent Ability to ride a bicycle in London and own a bicycle (desired) Applicants must be eligible for an enhanced DBS To apply Please send your cv and cover letter highlighting what attracts you to the position and what you think you can bring to the role. Deadline for applications is 15th May 2023
