Senior Research Manager

Senior Network Development Manager (Projects) 

England North 

£35,841 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

(Ref: SUS4216)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sustrans offices in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home 

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy. 

As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will assist in the delivery of a multi-million-pound budget each year, the role will oversee funding agreements with local authorities and partners as well as supporting the preparation of programme and project initiation documents for projects to be assigned to our Design & Engineering teams.   

Managing a team of Network Development Managers and Officers and supporting the wider Network Development team, you will ensure that the project delivery process is adhered to and developed to allow the effective and efficient implementation of projects. 

The role will also require collaboration with Design and Engineering colleagues, project managers and other functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes. 

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a nearest office hub in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. 

About you

You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities.  

You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation. 

With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector.  

We ask you to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in transport planning or a closely related field (e.g. engineering, urban design, construction management, land negotiation). 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 07 March 2024. 
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on the 21st and 22nd March 2024

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.