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 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

To apply, please complete our online application form.

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.