Project Manager

Sustrans Hub; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sustrans as a Project Manager and spearhead initiatives to encourage active travel in the Tees Valley area. You will manage engagement projects focusing on behaviour change, ensuring they are delivered effectively and impactful, while working in a flexible and inclusive environment.

Benefits

28 days leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension scheme with matching contributions

Flexible working practices

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with behaviour change concepts and strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage behaviour change and engagement projects.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and organisations.

Skills

Project Management

Community Engagement

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Abilities

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

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: Home Based within the area of Tees Valley
• 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 team in the Tees Valley area, where you will help shape healthier, happier communities through walking, wheeling, and cycling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of behaviour change and engagement projects and campaigns to encourage active travel.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery in line with objectives and timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community groups, and partner organisations.
• Collaborate with the Sustrans Volunteering Team to coordinate and promote volunteer and community champion opportunities.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of an interdisciplinary delivery team.
• Mentor and coach direct reports to support their development and performance.
• Represent Sustrans through presentations, workshops, and meetings with existing and potential partners.

This role will require travel and work at locations 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, 20 July 2025.

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 28 July 2025

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).