Sustrans Director

Sustrans Director, London

• £70,905 per annum plus a London Weighting allowance of £4,530 pa
• Ref: SUS4244
• 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• Base: London – Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 WFH

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us, as a Director for London, a role where you
can influence real change across the city. 

Our vision has never been more relevant, join us and play a pivotal role, working with
partners, to make London a happier healthier city for everyone.

About the role

As the Director for London, you will be accountable to the Chief Operating Officer for the
overall strategic direction and performance of the charity in London, contributing to
Sustrans-wide strategic development, as a member of Sustrans’ senior leadership team. 

Managing 4 direct reports from multi-disciplinary teams across the city, you will manage
resources, providing effective, positive leadership to the heads of teams, in order to deliver
Sustrans’ strategy and business plan priorities and initiatives across London. 

Strengthening our strategic relationships with key organisations and people, such as Transport
for London (TfL), local authorities, the Mayor’s Office and politicians, you will positively
influence decision-makers in the field of sustainable transport.

You will be responsible for income generation through business development, identifying new
areas of funding, guiding your teams to do the same. You will build and manage relationships
with key funding bodies and partners in order to secure funds for project delivery and
implementation and to help catalyse change in London.

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on
behalf of Sustrans. Candidates should be based in or close to London, with 2-3 days per week in
our London Hub, based in Brixton. 

Sustrans adds value to every project it supports, through the meaningful partnerships forged
with local authorities and community groups, and as an independent charity stakeholder with
expertise in community engagement, behaviour change and design. More information can be found
here about us and our innovative projects:

Lambeth LTN

• Transforming temporary Low Traffic Neighbourhoods into permanent public spaces –
  Sustrans.org.uk

Riverside homelessness project

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZT-4Y-bDCs
• www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us 

About you

You will have set strategic direction previously and have good business acumen and the ability
to evidence a collaborative working approach. This will enable you to effectively engage with
external stakeholders and influence key decision makers. Internally, your strategy and clear
direction will gain confidence from your team, enthusing them and creating a space where they
generate innovative ideas, creating a high performing team. As an experienced senior leader you
will be able to evidence motivating and managing multi-disciplinary teams.

A skilled communicator, you will be experienced in negotiations; with the ability chair complex
meetings and deliver presentations that are engaging to a range of stakeholders, such as
politicians, funding bodies and local authorities.

We are looking for someone who is values driven and passionate about advocating for sustainable
transport. Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with TfL and/or
local government in London in sustainable transport, urban development or an associated
industry.

Additional information

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 23:59, 19th May 2024. 

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week 27th May 2024

To apply, please attach a supporting statement and an up to date CV.

To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be found on our website.

What we offer

In return we can offer ongoing working from home (or a nearby Sustrans office when it’s safe to
do so) and a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 26 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 7% of basic salary contribution if you pay 5%-6%
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

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

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you’ll be part of a movement to make it easier for everyone to
walk, wheel 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 have the opportunity to make friends for life and work with a team that is
incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.