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In this role, you will work with the Network Development team for England South, proactively developing walking and cycling schemes including the National Cycle Network across southern England.

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: South-East region - Brighton, Worthing, Ashford, Maidstone, with nominated office based in Reading or London
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• £28,499 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
• Closing date: 23:59 on 23 February 2023
• Reference: SUS3970

About the role
Our vision is to support a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths for everyone, connecting cities, towns and countryside, loved by the communities they serve.
We have a 20-year plan to make the 16,000-mile-long National Cycle Network safer and more accessible for walkers, wheelers and cyclists.
We aspire to take every mile to very good or good standard by 2040 and we want to double the traffic-free sections from 5,000 to 10,000 miles, getting routes off fast or busy roads.
We are encouraging and inspiring more and different people to share, respect and enjoy the Network and we are helping communities and users shape and maintain their paths.
We are working to raise funds from a wide range of sources, that will be needed to secure the future success of this national asset.
We are working with our valued partners, stakeholders, supporters and volunteers to turn our vision into reality.
As Project Manager, Active Travel for the South East, you will work with the Network Development team for England South, proactively developing walking and cycling schemes, including the National Cycle Network across southern England.
As a valued member of this team, you will:

• build relationships to maintain the Network in your region
• help fund it by developing business opportunities
• help fix and grow it by delivering impactful projects to scope, to budget and on time.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based within the South geographical area, preferably Kent or Sussex, with travel expected (approximately once a week) to a nominated Hub/office base in Reading or London.

About you
As a skilled project manager, you will manage projects from planning through to construction, undertaking network plans, feasibility studies, land assembly and route design.
Managing project teams, you will find yourself collaboratively working with designers and engineers, ecologists, land managers and volunteer officers. Together, you will make things happen to an excellent standard - that is, compliant with national quality standards.
You will have excellent influencing skills, enabling you to negotiate with landowners and work closely with the Delivery team to encourage greater community involvement in designing, developing and maintaining the network.
You will monitor outputs, outcomes and impact for each project we deliver. We want to share this learning to inspire even greater projects.
Using your relationship-building and influencing skills you will liaise with local authorities and other partners to enable walking and cycling network development through consultation and the delivery of paid work.
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 at 23:59, 23 February 2023.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on 06 March 2023.
• A Sustrans-wide pay review is pending, so the starting salary will be higher than currently advertised. As yet we do not have details of the new salary points.

Why work for us?
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.

What we offer
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 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• Discount benefits.

Family-friendly

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented.
Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,499.00 per year