Network Development Manager, NCN Planning

Network Development Manager, NCN Planning

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.

Contract: Fixed term Maternity cover for 12 months

Location: Hybrid working from either Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle Hubs

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Closing date: 23:59 on 31 August 2025

Reference: 15REC

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.

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.