Project Manager

Sustrans Hub; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave per annum

Ability to buy extra week of annual LE

24/7 free support service

Green Commute Initiative and Cycle 
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Cycle scheme access

Travel sustainability incentives

Group Personal Pension (6-7% matched)

Bike, computer and season ticket loans

London Weighting Allowance £4,530

Death in service benefit

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Flexible working (37.5h; Mon-Fri)

Job summary

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager to lead behaviour change, engagement, design and infrastructure projects, manage budgets and foster collaboration with stakeholders. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with flexible working and travel across the Strathclyde region.

Salary is £33,265 per annum, pro rata for part-time applicants, with the closing date 16 September 2026. The successful candidate will promote safety, equity and active travel initiatives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of active travel and issues facing communities that experience inequalities.
• Understanding of and experience in behaviour change concepts.
• Experience of health and safety management including risk assessment procedures.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects focused on design and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead low-risk behaviour change, engagement, design, and infrastructure projects and campaigns.
• Manage project budgets, as delegated by line manager.
• Provide specialist behaviour change and engagement advice, guidance, and plan reviews.
• Build and maintain impactful relationships with key local stakeholders and decision makers.

Skills

Active travel knowledge

Behaviour change concepts

Health and safety management

Multi-stakeholder project management

Job description

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking and managing multiple projects with diverse requirements.

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Glasgow, with travel expected across the Strathclyde region.
• Full-time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
• £33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Closing date: 23:59 on 16 September 2026

As the Project Manager, you’ll be playing a key role in delivering behaviour change, design, infrastructure and engagement projects, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead low-risk behaviour change, engagement, design, and infrastructure projects and campaigns.

Manage project budgets, as delegated by line manager.

Provide specialist behaviour change and engagement advice, guidance, and plan reviews.

Build and maintain impactful relationships with key local stakeholders and decision makers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking and managing multiple projects with diverse requirements.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

Understanding of active travel and issues facing communities that experience inequalities.

Understanding of and experience in behaviour change concepts.

Experience of health and safety management including risk assessment procedures.

Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects focused on design and infrastructure.

The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

Living our values

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership– proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

Additional information

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 30 September or 02 October 2026.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Adjustments are available throughout the application process.

Why work for us?

At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, 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

• 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).
• 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.
• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.

Family-friendly

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