Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

Charity registered in Scotland SC039263

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Current vacancies

Engineer

  • Full time
  • £33,265
  • Hybrid: within commuter distance of any UK hub
  • Closing 28th April 2026

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high quality and sustainable infrastructure.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.

In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.
  • Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
  • Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
  • Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working at WWCT means being part of a passionate, multi skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
  • Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, eg AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
  • A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
  • A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Shortlist

Design Technician

  • Full time
  • £29,835
  • Hybrid: with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub
  • Closing 28th April 2026

As a Design Technician, you will help create technical work using your specialist skills and knowledge.

You will work with some supervision and will focus on producing high-quality and sustainable solutions that support the mission of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team. This means you will work with designers, engineers, other technicians, and technical specialists.

Your role is to support the delivery of projects and programmes that match the Trust’s strategic priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work within clear guidelines and processes.
  • Manage your own tasks, even when you are working on several projects at the same time.
  • Use your developing specialist skills to help create project materials.
  • This may include things like technical drawings, specifications, or reports.
  • Use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to help with challenges that arise in projects.
  • Use innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all the work you do.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on creative work and wants to grow a wide range of technical design skills. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, helping to shape high‑quality, sustainable solutions that make it easier and more enjoyable for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Whether you’re developing detailed drawings, solving design challenges, or contributing to innovative infrastructure projects, you’ll have the chance to learn, develop and make a real impact on communities - all within a supportive, mission‑driven organisation.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement - if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • You have either a Level 3 qualification (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant specialism that you can clearly demonstrate or at least 3 years of work experience in a relevant role.
  • You can use design software confidently.
  • You have knowledge of best practice in healthy street design.
  • You have knowledge of health and safety legislation and how it applies to your work.
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high quality and sustainable infrastructure.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.

In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.
  • Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
  • Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
  • Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working at WWCT means being part of a passionate, multi skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
  • Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, eg AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
  • A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
  • A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Shortlist

Graduate Engineer

  • Full time
  • £29,835
  • Hybrid: with a requirement to work 2/3 days per week from the nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub
  • Closing 28th April 2026

As a Graduate Engineer, you will help produce technical work by using your developing skills and knowledge. You will work withperiodic supervision, within a personalised graduate programme which will support you as you grow your expertise. This includes structured mentoring on the path to ICE chartership. Your work will contribute to delivering high-quality and sustainable solutions that support the mission of the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including designers, engineers, technicians and other technical specialists. Together, you will help deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Work within agreed guidelines to manage your own tasks across different projects.
  • Use your growing technical skills to help produce project outputs, such as drawings, specifications and reports.
  • Follow established processes and work under periodic supervision when needed.
  • Use analytical thinking and problem solving skills to help address project challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who’s eager to learn, excited by real‑world challenges, and keen to build a wide-ranging technical skillset. As part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll get hands‑on experience across live projects, develop your engineering expertise through structured mentoring, and play a part in shaping healthier, more sustainable places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. It’s the perfect role for someone who wants to grow quickly, make a meaningful impact, and be part of a mission-driven organisation.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • You have either: a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering or another clearly related specialism,orat least 3 years of relevant work experience.
  • You have an awareness of best practice in healthy street design.
  • You have an awareness of health and safety legislation.
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Shortlist

Senior Engineer

  • Full time
  • £37,904
  • Hybrid: with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub
  • Closing 28th April 2026

As the Senior Engineer, you will lead the production and technical review of project and programme outputs.

You will manage typical projects and low risk programmes. Your work will make a strong contribution to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust’s vision by delivering high impact and innovative solutions.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including designers, engineers, technicians, and other technical specialists.

Your role is to support the successful delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage typical projects and low risk programmes from start to finish.
  • Lead the creation and technical review of project and programme outputs, using your recognised technical expertise.
  • Understand when existing technical guidance is not enough and know how to work effectively when guidance is limited or does not exist.
  • Provide line management, supervision, or mentoring to colleagues in more junior roles.

This role is ideal for someone with strong design skills who’s ready for a real challenge and wants to use their expertise to improve the world around them. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll take the lead on delivering innovative, high‑impact projects that make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more enjoyable for communities across the UK. You’ll work at the forefront of sustainable transport design — pushing boundaries where guidance is limited, shaping solutions that genuinely transform places, and mentoring others as you go. If you're driven by creativity, responsibility and the desire to leave a positive legacy, this is a role where your skills will truly make a difference.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • You have either a degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering or another clearly relevant and demonstrable specialism, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience or 5 years of relevant work experience without a degree.
  • You can use design software confidently and competently.
  • You have up to date working knowledge of sustainable transport design and delivery.
  • This includes awareness of innovation, best practice, inclusive design, and the use of technology.
  • You have thorough working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and practices, including how to correctly apply the CDM Regulations.

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (WWCT) you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support WWCT’s mission to provide high quality and sustainable infrastructure.

You will work as part of a multi disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities.

In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages.
  • Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables.
  • Engage with internal colleagues, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders during project delivery.
  • Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working at WWCT means being part of a passionate, multi skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. OR five years of work experience in a relevant role.
  • Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, eg AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages.
  • A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating places.
  • A working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations.
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Shortlist

Graduate Urban Designer

  • Full time
  • £29,835
  • Hybrid: with the opportunity to work at your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Hub
  • Closing 28th April 2026

As the Graduate Urban Designer, you will help create technical work by using your developing specialist skills and knowledge.

You will work under close supervision and mentorship, within a personalised graduate programme which will support you as you grow your expertise. This includes structured mentoring on the path to chartership.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including designers, engineers, technicians, and other technical specialists. There will also be opportunities for direct engagement with our partners and communities, designing place-based sustainable active travel solutions to deliver real and lasting change.

Your role is to support the delivery of projects and programmes that align with the Trust’s strategic priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Working within clear and established guidelines.
  • Managing your own tasks, even when you are working on several projects at the same time.
  • Using analytical thinking and problem solving skills to help address challenges that come up during projects.
  • Using your developing specialist skills and knowledge to help create project outputs.
  • These may include technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
  • Using innovative and sustainable design and construction practices in all your project work.

This role is ideal for someone who loves creative problem‑solving and wants to build a broad, future‑focused urban design skillset. You’ll work hands‑on across real projects, engaging directly with communities to understand their needs and help shape inspiring, people‑centred places. Supported through a structured graduate programme, you’ll develop your technical abilities while contributing to innovative, sustainable active‑travel schemes that deliver lasting change. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll grow quickly, gain meaningful experience, and play a key role in designing healthier, more accessible streets and spaces.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • You have either a degree (or an equivalent qualification) in a relevant area such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another clearly relevant specialism, or 3 years of work experience in a relevant role.
  • You have awareness of good practice in healthy street design.
  • You have awareness of health and safety legislation and how it relates to your work.
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Shortlist

Governance Manager

  • Part time
  • £37,904 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: with the opportunity to work from your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Hub
  • Closing 19th April 2026

As the Governance Manager, you will provide effective and proactive administrative support to the Board of Trustees and its committees. You will help ensure the Trust meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities and operates in line with best practice.

You will work closely with the Board, the Executive Team and administrative teams across the Trust. You will play a key coordinating role, making sure governance processes run smoothly and that accurate, high quality information is shared with the right people at the right time.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Organise and support Board and Committee meetings
  • Keep all statutory records and governance processes accurate and up to date
  • Manage trustee succession planning, recruitment, induction and ongoing support
  • Develop, review and update governance policies and procedures
  • Maintain a central policy log and ensure reviews are completed on time
  • The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order and clarity to complex situations. They are highly organised and dependable, able to juggle multiple deadlines without losing sight of the detail, and they take pride in producing clear, accurate written work. Comfortable working with trustees and senior leaders, they are confident, professional, and skilled at building trusted relationships. They are proactive and solution focused, happy to work independently, and remain calm and effective when priorities compete. Above all, they are motivated by the charity’s purpose and values and enjoy contributing to work that makes a meaningful difference.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • You have strong experience in governance, preferably within the charity, public, or regulated sector.
  • You have demonstrable experience supporting boards, committees, or senior leadership teams.
  • You understand UK charity law, Companies House and Charity Commission requirements and have experience managing statutory compliance processes (e.g., filing returns)
  • You have exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex governance schedules and deadlines.
  • You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work confidently with trustees and senior leaders.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum pro rata 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Shortlist

Senior Project Manager, Community Artworks, National Cycle Network

  • Part time
  • £37,904 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: with the opportunity to work from home or Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Hubs
  • Closing 19th April 2026

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead our Artworks and Placemaking programmes. These programmes work with local communities to care for, protect, and improve places along the National Cycle Network (NCN) through artwork and placemaking.

You will lead the expansion of the Artworks and Placemaking programme from Scotland into England. This includes setting up new projects, supporting delivery partners, and making sure funder requirements are met.

You will also manage the ArtRoots community grants programme. In addition, you will oversee an England wide audit of artworks on the National Cycle Network, working closely with our volunteer network.

You will work with teams across the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to track progress and understand the impact of this work. A key part of the role is sharing outcomes, learning, and achievements in a clear and accessible way with funders, partners, and other stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage the established Artworks and Placemaking programme in Scotland and lead the rollout of the new programme in England. This includes full responsibility for budgets, resources, risks, and KPI reporting.
  • Oversee complex, grant funded projects and act as Project Sponsor. Ensure projects meet funder requirements and are delivered to a high standard.
  • Support community led delivery along the National Cycle Network (NCN). Work closely with Local Authorities, volunteers, community groups, external partners, and internal teams.
  • Manage and support project teams. Help teams prioritise work so time and resources are focused where they have the greatest impact.
  • Set the strategic direction for the programme and develop a clear pipeline of projects. Lead funding bids, define KPIs, and make sure impact is clearly measured and evidenced.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering community arts projects that make a real difference. The work involves supporting communities to shape their local spaces and creating clear evidence of impact for funders.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

  • A degree, or equivalent experience, in arts, placemaking, community education, or a related field. You will also have several years of experience delivering community led arts or built environment projects, especially in areas affected by inequality or deprivation.
  • A strong understanding of how to plan and deliver public art projects. This includes knowledge of land ownership and permissions, planning processes, public art delivery, ongoing maintenance, and relevant health and safety or construction regulations.
  • Proven experience managing complex programmes and multiple projects at the same time. This includes managing budgets, identifying and managing risk, and working within structured project management approaches.
  • Experience developing successful funding applications and building positive, collaborative partnerships. You will be confident working with communities, stakeholders, volunteers, and members of the public.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. You will have experience supporting and supervising teams, strong organisational skills, a creative approach, and the ability to solve problems in complex situations.
  • The ability to work in ways that promote the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults at risk, in line with safeguarding best practice.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.

Wellbeing Support

  • 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
  • Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
  • Free, confidential support service available 24/7
  • Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme

Financial Benefits

  • Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
  • Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
  • Bike, computer and season ticket loans
  • Discount benefits
  • London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum pro rata 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 Policies

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Basic/Enhanced/ DBS/PVG is required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region.

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