Programme Manager - Active Travel

Programme Manager – Active Travel

Salary: £71,855 - £77,030Location: BirminghamContract Type: Permanent

Are you a seasoned programme manager with a passion for sustainable transport? Step into a high-impact role where you'll lead a portfolio of transformative projects, championing active travel across a vibrant and diverse region.

Your Role:

This role will see you overseeing a substantial £60m programme, delivering a step change in active travel provision. You’ll be at the helm of a dynamic team and responsible for coordinating around 50 transport projects. This will involve working in a dynamic cross-partner environment and having high levels of engagement with key stakeholders.    

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and Inspire: Guide a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in sustainable transport.
• Drive Success: Ensure the budget is effectively managed, with financial accountability for an annual spend of £20m.
• Strategic Collaboration: Build and maintain strategic relationships with local authorities, funding bodies, and other key stakeholders.
• Governance and Assurance: Oversee programme governance, risk management, and strategic reporting, ensuring high standards in project delivery.

Who You Are:

• Experienced Leader: You excel in programme management, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a complex, cross-partner environment.
• Skilled Negotiator: Your excellent negotiation and influencing skills enable you to shape decision-making and drive project success.
• Collaborative Partner: You are adept at building and maintaining effective partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders, and engaging them in new ways of working.
• Passionate Advocate: You are passionate about sustainable transport and active travel and keen to have a positive impact.

Why Apply?

• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in transforming the region’s transport infrastructure, making a tangible difference to the community.
• Competitive Package: Enjoy a generous salary, a 12.4% pension contribution, and a range of attractive benefits including 28 days annual leave, corporate gym membership, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Growth and Development: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and support to enhance your career.
• Flexible Working: Take advantage of hybrid working options and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.

If you’re ready to lead a transformative active travel programme and drive sustainable transport initiatives, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that's shaping the future of transport in the region.