Community Transport Network and Operations Development Coordinator at WATBUS (Community Transport)

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Northumberland

Salary: £29,998 to 33,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Northumberland

Role description: Senior Project Support

Community Transport Network and Operations development Coordinator Job Description 

WATBus Community Transport
Project Coordinator — Community Transport Network for Northumberland
Three-year fixed-term contract | Salary: £30,000–£33,000, depending on experience

Are you an organised and enthusiastic person who is passionate about helping communities stay connected? WATBus Community Transport is seeking a Project Coordinator to support an exciting three-year project to develop a Community Transport Organisation Network across Northumberland.

About WATBus and the project
For 26 years, WATBus has provided flexible, accessible transport for people whose needs are not met by mainstream services. Through this new Motability-funded project, we will help strengthen community transport across Northumberland by supporting local organisations, volunteers and partners to share good practice, improve services and identify gaps in provision.

As Project Coordinator, you will help develop and promote the Northumberland Community Transport Organisation Network, coordinate training and events, support volunteers, liaise with Community Transport Organisations and represent WATBus at local, regional and national events. You will also help identify opportunities to develop services such as voluntary car schemes, shopping shuttles and other community transport initiatives.

About you
We are looking for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, along with experience of working with communities, volunteers or partner organisations. You will be committed to improving access to essential services for people who may be isolated, excluded or unable to use mainstream transport.

What you’ll bring
Knowledge of community transport, volunteer support, MiDAS or First Aid training would be an advantage. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in improving community transport across Northumberland and making a real difference to people’s independence, wellbeing and ability to take part in community life.

To apply: Please click on the link for the full application pack. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 5th October 2026