Programme Manager - Active Travel Delivery (Hybrid)

Active Travel England; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Leave entitlement

Bank holidays & Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development funding

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Active Travel England is seeking a delivery-focused programme manager to lead high-profile walking, wheeling and cycling projects across England. The role supports hybrid working in Birmingham or York and offers a fixed-term contract of up to 2.5 years, with options for full-time, job share or part-time arrangements.

You will develop business cases, establish governance, manage risks, and build strong relationships with departments, local authorities and partners to deliver strategic benefits

Qualifications

• Good understanding of local transport planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of street design standards and active travel infrastructure.
• Skilled in programme management, governance, contracting and/or grant management.
• Ability to interpret policy and translate it into practical delivery.
• Experience leading teams and building relationships.
• Strong communication skills with commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of programmes and projects, establishing clear scopes, plans and governance frameworks.
• Develop business cases with project leads and cross-agency partners.
• Build and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, manage and elevate risks and issues, driving solutions.
• Ensure projects deliver strategic benefits through governance, assurance, contract and grant management.
• Monitor programme performance, resources, timelines and delivery outcomes.

Skills

Transport planning

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

People leadership

DEI commitment

Job description

Active Travel England is seeking a delivery-focused programme manager to lead high-profile walking, wheeling and cycling projects across England. The role supports hybrid working in Birmingham or York and offers a fixed-term contract of up to 2.5 years, with options for full-time, job share or part-time arrangements.

You will develop business cases, establish governance, manage risks, and build strong relationships with departments, local authorities and partners to deliver strategic benefits