Modeshift Stars National Portfolio Manager

Modeshift believes that communities are healthier, wealthier and more inviting when people are given the opportunity to walk, wheel and ride for their everyday journeys. We are delighted to present this rare and exciting opportunity for a passionate and talented Project Manager to join the busy Delivery Team. This role is suited to an individual who possesses excellent management and leadership skills with significant experience in building, shaping and motivating teams and leading programmes.

Join us and be part of the movement towards active and sustainable travel.

Team Modeshift are passionate about sustainable and active travel and elevating their members. We strive to share the very best schemes, ideas and knowledge to support growing active journeys in the UK. We are here for our members as a solid source of advice, providing support and celebrating their efforts, whilst having fun along the way.

Modeshift is a not-for-profit membership organisation that exists to increase levels of active and sustainable travel in business, education and community settings.

Modeshift STARS empowers organisations by providing a centre of excellence for developing, delivering and monitoring effective Travel Plans. Effective Travel Plans are vital for a healthier, greener and safer future as they promote and enable more sustainable and active modes of travel.

We work with thousands of business, education and community settings across the UK to improve Travel Plan standards, share best practice and award Modeshift STARS accreditation.

The objectives of the postholder will be to increase the levels of sustainable transport in business, community and educational settings through the delivery of the STARS programme by growing the number of organisations taking part in the scheme. Provide a centre of excellence in sustainable travel best practice delivery to all customers. Grow the reach of Modeshift by delivering high quality services and forming strong relationships with new and existing customers.

You will set the strategic direction and vision across the Modeshift STARS National Portfolio, ensuring alignment with Active Travel England (ATE) funding agreements and other Modeshift services. Once the outcomes and budgets are agreed for the portfolio, you will be fully accountable for individual delivery plans for each STARS scheme, including outcomes, cost, activities and reporting. You will be responsible for the quality standards across the portfolio, improving customer experience and exploring and exploiting new behaviour change and accreditation ideas and opportunities.

We invite applications from applicants with the following experience :

• Experience of planning and managing a portfolio of customer facing programmes and services at a senior level
• Experience of developing, leading and expanding programmes and schemes
• Significant programme delivery and result focussed experience
• Senior level managerial skills with experience of managing a high performing team of staff
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• Competent budget and strategy delivery, great at forming relationships, presenting, reporting and general planning and organising

For a full job brief and role description or an informal and confidential conversation contact Mel on 01325 734860 or email mel@recruitriteuk.com

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract of two years with a strong likelihood of extension. To apply for this role please supply a CV along with a covering letter detailing suitability and interest in the role.