Congratulations Jedi.
As i am in a similar position as regards redundancy, i too have decided to try to turn my hobby into work.
I'm currently in the process of volunteering with the CTC and my local authority in order to gain experience before the authority will pay for my to undergo my level 1 leader/instructor course.
I think i would like to work with the local authority and help train and promote cycling, especially with regards to the disabled/disadvantaged etc.
If anyone can give me any tips, ideas, course knowledge etc i would be most grateful!