Project Manager Active Travel (Redeployment 23084)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Hybrid working
• Salary: per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

As a modern flexible and effective organisation at Suffolk County Council were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as a Project Manager - Active Travel youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You will work closely with a wide range of internal and external partners to develop coordinate and manage Suffolk County Councils active travel programme. This includes maintaining and managing the countys prioritised programme of walking wheeling and cycling schemes responding to requests from multiple sources and assessing and prioritising projects as funding opportunities arise. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans across Suffolk working collaboratively with district and borough councils to deliver innovative solutions to complex transport and community challenges. The role requires enthusiasm and commitment to promoting the benefits of active travel along with the ability to influence and engage a broad audience to support healthier more sustainable travel choices.

You will need

• excellentproject management skills with experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously ranging in value from 100k to 2m
• knowledge of Department for Transport (DfT) latest policy and guidance with regards to active travel
• experience ingatheringtechnical informationtoproduce reports recommendations and advice to a wide range of audiences
• extensive experience of representing an organisation at public meetings in difficult or challenging circumstances.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) see how to apply section you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Transport Strategy team is part of the Strategic Development division helping to deliver growth in Suffolk. We are responsible for:

• developing transport policy including the Local Transport Plan
• securing funding and the delivery of new transport infrastructure and initiatives including active travel
• development management ensuring new developments are sustainable in highway terms to support Suffolks growth ambitions.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Carl Ashton(he/him) for a casual conversation. You can contact him by calling or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word).

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

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Closing date:11.30pm 28 April 2026.

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