Network Development Manager

Network Development Manager

• East of England
• £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Ref: 92REC
• Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
• Base: Hybrid based in the east of England, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire,
  Hertfordshire, Norfolk.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Delivery Team
team as our new Network Development Manager.

As the Network Development Manager, you will be required to oversee the planning, delivery, and
evaluation of active travel infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organisational
goals and compliance standards. The role combines technical expertise, project leadership,
community engagement, and strategic planning to enhance the National Cycle Network (NCN) and
related infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.

Some duties will include:

• Lead on the management of active travel infrastructure design and construction projects
  from concept through to construction /implementation and evaluation.
• Plan, organise and attend community engagement activities to ensure collaborative approach
  to projects.
• Day to day management of inter-disciplinary project teams.
• Share knowledge, expertise and evidence through written reports and presentations to update
  and influence key external stakeholders (e,g. land owners and local authorities) and
  volunteers.
• Contribute to planning the future network and developing a vision and clarity of what the
  NCN is seeking to achieve in their area.
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting to demonstrate project progress
  and impact.

This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and
deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

ABOUT YOU

We ask that you have experience in the following areas:

• A practical working knowledge of principles and standard practices within active travel
  infrastructure including an awareness of spatial planning and transport planning.
• Using recognised technical expertise to produce project outputs (for technical roles).
• Knowledge of local and regional transport planning authorities and their processes and
  priorities.
• Knowledge of active travel network design and best practise.
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including construction
  regulations.
• Experience of managing projects and understanding of how to follow the project management
  delivery frameworks
• Experience of contributing to business development through opportunity generation, bid
  writing, budget preparation.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that’s shaped around what works best for you
and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive.

Wellbeing 

• 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)
• Staff volunteer days
• 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 

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by
  Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• 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 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 02 November 2025
• Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the week commencing 10 November 2025  

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Our Values

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together