Project Manager

Sustrans Hub; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustrans seeks a dynamic Project Manager to drive behaviour change initiatives across London and the Southeast. This role involves project leadership, community engagement, and tackling inequalities in active travel. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating healthier communities through innovative transportation solutions.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension scheme with matching contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working practices

Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary

London Weighting Allowance of £4,530

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing complex projects with community engagement.
• Facilitating workshops and delivering presentations effectively.
• Skilled in leading and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and oversight of behaviour change projects.
• Manage project delivery and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Travel to various locations for project execution.

Skills

Community Engagement

Project Management

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Effective Communication

Job description

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the design, delivery, and oversight of behaviour change and engagement projects, as well as leading and supporting the delivery team. You’ll be at the heart of creating positive change, ensuring projects are cost-efficient, timely, and impactful.

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London / Southeast hybrid working
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of our Active Journeys South and East team covering projects across London and South East, where you will help shape healthier, happier communities through walking, wheeling, and cycling.

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the design, delivery, and oversight of behaviour change and engagement projects, as well as leading and supporting the delivery team. You’ll be at the heart of creating positive change, ensuring projects are cost-efficient, timely, and impactful.

You will be involved with exciting projects such as Wheels4Me London and Moveability (East Sussex) funded by the Motability Foundation . Exploring how cities can improve accessibility by involving disabled people in decision-making, with the goal of creating more inclusive and equitable transportation systems.

This role will require travel and work at various locations across London and the Southeast area as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You will bring a solid understanding of active travel and the barriers faced by communities experiencing inequalities, alongside knowledge or practical experience in behaviour change concepts and approaches.

You will have demonstrable experience in:

• Managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, particularly those with a strong emphasis on community engagement.
• Facilitating workshops and delivering presentations to diverse audiences, both in person and online.
• Communicating effectively across a range of formats and with varied audiences.

You are a skilled problem solver with excellent organisational abilities, capable of managing and prioritising work across multiple projects to meet deadlines and targets.

With the leadership responsibilities of this role, you will be confident in your ability to:

• Lead and mentor colleagues, providing guidance and support both in-person and remotely.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on shared success and continuous improvement.

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, 12 August 2025.
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams between the 2nd and 4th September 2025

To apply, please complete our online application form.

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

• 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.
• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans.
• 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).