Senior Network Development Manager Flexible Hybrid

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the North of England, 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 be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and influence programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network.

You will be ensuring the plan for the Network remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers.

You will provide strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.

You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.

You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, products and innovative strategies.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to one of our nearby office hubs in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle.

There will be a need for regular travel around the north region and to Sustrans office hubs to attend meetings and site visits.

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.

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.

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

You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.

With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings.

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.

Additional Information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 5 December 2023
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the 14 December 2023

To apply, please complete our online application form.

More details of our vacancies can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.