Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/06/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/07/2025 12:00
Salary:
£53,881 to £57,236 p.a. Grade 11 (2025/26 Pay award pending)
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.
Further Information
The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to lead strategic active travel initiatives that help shape a cleaner, greener and better-connected region. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in delivering our Local Transport Plan’s vision for a safe, integrated and green transport network.
As Programme Manager – Active Travel, you will manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a number of capital and revenue projects including major schemes in a high-profile programme working closely with local authorities, transport providers, and a range of regional and national stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate and manage the region’s strategic active travel programmes aligned to the Mayor’s Local Transport Plan.
- Develop project pipelines in collaboration with partners and support business case development from inception through to delivery.
- Write and manage funding bids to unlock local and national investment, furthering the reach of the region’s programme of active travel delivery.
- Ensure effective programme governance, risk, financial and performance management.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government departments and commercial partners.
About You
- You bring demonstrable experience in programme or project management in transport, infrastructure or a related field.
- You have a proven track record of managing programme or project delivery, stakeholder engagement and securing funding.
- You are organised, analytical and an excellent communicator.
- You’re passionate about sustainable transport and want to make a tangible impact on public health, the environment and regional connectivity.
Why Join Us?
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package, including:
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
- A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
- Progression and career enhancement opportunities. If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values we look forward to hearing from you.
To Apply
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:
Jonathan Bailes, Head of Funding and Programmes by email: Jonathan.Bailes@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Noon on 4th July 2025.
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
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This job is closed for applications.