Project Manager – National Cycle Network in Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid based in the east of England, Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk.

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

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust as our new Project Manager - National Cycle Network, working within the Delivery Team to lead the successful delivery of active travel infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone with exceptional project management skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. While some technical knowledge of active travel is important, the focus of this role is on leading complex projects, coordinating teams, and driving collaboration to achieve sustainable, high‑quality outcomes.

As Project Manager - National Cycle Network (Network Development Manager), you will oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects that enhance the National Cycle Network (NCN) and related infrastructure. You will combine strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and project leadership to make a real impact. This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery: Manage active travel infrastructure projects from concept through design, construction, implementation and evaluation—ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards.
• Coordinate teams: Provide day‑to‑day leadership for interdisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Build strong relationships: Engage and influence key stakeholders—landowners, local authorities and volunteers—through clear communication, evidence‑based reporting and presentations.
• Community engagement: Plan, organise and attend engagement activities to ensure projects reflect local needs and encourage participation.
• Strategic contribution: Help shape the future of the National Cycle Network by contributing to long‑term planning and vision development.
• Monitor and report impact: Analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate progress and outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

• Delivering active travel projects that will enable people to walk, wheel and cycle more easily.
• Building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Having the ability to influence active travel infrastructure in their local area and across the country.
• Learning topics across a broad range of disciplines.

About you

• Proven ability to manage infrastructure projects, applying recognised project management frameworks to deliver on time, within scope and to a high standard.
• Skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of partners, including local authorities, landowners, contractors and community groups.
• Experience contributing to long‑term planning and vision‑setting and working collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
• A practical understanding of active travel infrastructure principles, with awareness of spatial and transport planning considerations.
• Ability to interpret and apply best practice in active travel network design, and familiarity with health and safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience in analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate project progress and impact.
• Exposure to opportunity generation, bid writing and budget preparation would be an advantage.

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 which offer cycle to work schemes.
• 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 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).