Network Development Manager, NCN Planning

Network Development Manager, NCN Planning Scotland £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Ref: 15REC Full Time: 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working Contract: Maternity 12 months contract Base: Hybrid working from either Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle Hubs About the role This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the Paths for Everyone Strategy to shape and develop the future vision for the National Cycle Network in across Scotland. As Network Development Manager for NCN Planning, you will work closely with councils and partners to identify and initiate a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in Scotland. You will undertake and assist in the population of the project pipeline across Scotland by determining projects for investment, managing them through the feasibility stage and liaising with local authorities and other partners to agree design proposals. Contributing to Paths for Everyone, your day-to-day work will involve dealing with network queries from the public, councils, and interest groups so you will build and manage internal and external relationships. This role will require travel and work at locations across Scotland as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans. About you You should have experience of transport planning or a related subject, effective negotiation skills and experience in working with stakeholders and the public sector. You will be skilled in advocacy, project management and implementation. You will have the ability to research and produce reports, as well as being able to coordinate activities with the wider NCN team and across the organisation. Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone – reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. What we offer In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 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, 31 August 2025 . Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 8th or 9th September 2025 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.