Network Development Manager

Sustrans; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation charity in England is seeking a Network Development Manager to oversee projects that enhance the National Cycle Network. The ideal candidate will have a background in transport planning and strong negotiation skills, working alongside councils and community groups to ensure successful project implementation. The role involves collaborative efforts to promote inclusivity while managing public and partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or a related field.
• Ability to conduct research and produce reports.
• Skilled in motivating team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage projects for the National Cycle Network.
• Liaise with local authorities and partners on design proposals.
• Handle network queries from the public and stakeholders.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Effective negotiation skills

Advocacy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the Paths for Everyone Strategy to shape and develop the future vision for the National Cycle Network in the East of England.

As Network Development Manager, you will work closely with councils and partners to identify and manage a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network. You will undertake and assist in the management of programmes and projects across the region, determining projects for investment, and liaising with local authorities and other partners to agree design proposals.

Contributing to Paths for Everyone, your day-to-day work will involve dealing with network queries from the public, councils, and interest groups so you will build and manage internal and external relationships.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have experience of transport planning or a related subject, effective negotiation skills and experience in working with stakeholders and the public sector.

You will be skilled in advocacy, project management and implementation. You will have the ability to research and produce reports, as well as being able to motivate others within your team.

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.