Location
Hybrid working from either Edinburgh or Glasgow Hub

Hours
Part Time - 30 hours per week (flexible working options available)

Salary
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of our Active Journeys team covering schools projects across Scotland, 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 schools delivery team. You’ll be at the heart of creating positive change, ensuring projects are cost-efficient, timely, and impactful. This role will require travel and work at various locations across Scotland as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About Sustrans
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.

Additional Information
Contract: Fixed term for 6 months
Closing date for applications: 23:59, 23 September 2025
Interviews: 2nd or 3rd October 2025 at the Edinburgh Hub (alternative arrangements available if unable to attend in person)

Experience
- Managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and partners, particularly with a strong emphasis on community engagement
- Project reporting and budget management
- Practical knowledge or experience in behaviour change concepts and approaches
- Understanding of active travel and the barriers faced by communities experiencing inequalities

About you
You are a skilled problem solver with excellent organisational abilities, capable of managing and prioritising work across multiple projects to meet deadlines and targets. Confident in your leadership skills, you can lead and mentor colleagues, providing guidance and support both in-person and remotely. You foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on shared success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in project management, behaviour change, and community engagement are essential.

Our Commitment
Sustrans is committed to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all parts of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.

Benefits
- True hybrid working to suit individual circumstances
- Flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- Cycle to work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
- Financial Group Personal Pension scheme with matched contributions
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for eligible employees
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual salary
- Family friendly enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)