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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Cycle-to-work

London Weighting allowance

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Loans for bike/computer/season ticket

Flexible working

Job summary

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager to lead engagement and behaviour change initiatives within infrastructure projects. You will manage budgets, coordinate with stakeholders across the Strathclyde region, and help ensure equitable access as people walk, wheel and cycle.

You will plan workshops, build relationships with local decision makers, review proposals with design and engineering colleagues, and support safe, inclusive place-making with a focus on health and

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and/or behaviour change.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in design/infrastructure.
• Understanding of active travel and equity issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver workshops and events with the local community.
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders and decision makers.
• Manage project budgets and report to line manager.
• Provide engagement and behaviour change guidance in infrastructure contexts.
• Review proposals with design and engineering colleagues.
• Manage multiple projects with diverse requirements.

Skills

Engagement planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Behaviour change

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Urban design understanding

Job description

Salary: £33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

£33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 222REC

Full-time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Base: Glasgow, with travel expected across the Strathclyde region.

Contract: Permanent

Disclosure: Basic/Enhanced/ DBS is required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Team: Active Journeys Scotland

As a Project Manager, you’ll be playing a key role in delivering projects designed to help people walk, wheel and cycle and get better access to their local services. You will lead on engagement and behaviour change projects in an infrastructure setting, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver workshops and events with the local community.
• Build and maintain impactful relationships with key local stakeholders and decision makers.
• Manage project budgets, as delegated by line manager.
• Provide specialist engagement and behaviour change advice, and guidance in the context of infrastructure and/or built environment projects
• Review proposals, including technical plans, supported by design and engineering colleagues
• This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about place, the built environment and equity and 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.
• An understanding of the links between engagement and urban design
• An understanding of how the shape of our built environment impacts health and equity
• Understanding of and experience community engagement and/or behaviour change concepts.
• 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
• Access to cycle‑to‑work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
• 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 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
• Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

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.

Want to explore more roles?

You can find full details about all our current job openings at:

http://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.