Undertaking Supervisor Role
The Tees Valley-based charity organisation is on the lookout for a dynamic Project Manager to join its Active Journeys team. The role involves promoting and developing projects that encourage active travel such as walking and cycling in the Tees Valley area.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects related to active journeys. This includes engaging with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure projects align with community needs and support active travel initiatives.
Effective communication across various formats and with varied audiences is expected, as you will be working closely with colleagues across different departments to achieve project goals. You will also be expected to lead and mentor colleagues, providing guidance and support both in-person and remotely.
Your role will require leadership and day-to-day oversight of an interdisciplinary delivery team. You should have experience in managing complex projects with a strong emphasis on community engagement. Mentoring and coaching direct reports is part of the Project Manager's role, and you should be prepared to foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on shared success and continuous improvement.
Managing project budgets and ensuring cost-effective delivery is a key responsibility. The Project Manager will be offered a Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by the website. Additionally, benefits such as bike, computer, and season ticket loans, discounts, and a London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for those living within a London Borough are available.
Ideally, the candidate will have a solid understanding of active travel and the barriers faced by communities experiencing inequalities. You should also have experience in facilitating workshops and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
The role requires travel and work at various locations for project delivery. The interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 28 July 2025. The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 20 July 2025.
The website welcomes applications from under-represented groups, aiming to be a truly inclusive employer. The organisation has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone, aiming to reduce inequality, value diversity, enable inclusion, and ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect.
By joining the Active Journeys team, you will become part of a community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers working together to change things for the better. Your work will help create healthier, happier communities through walking, wheeling, and cycling.
For a precise job description, it would be best to consult the specific job listing or contact the organisation directly. Collaboration with the Volunteering Team is required to coordinate and promote volunteer opportunities. The Project Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
If you are passionate about promoting active travel and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- As a Project Manager, you will be tasked with overseeing projects that not only focus on active travel but also extend to lifestyle-related areas such as fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and relationships.
- Your engagement with local communities, stakeholders, and partners should also include pet owners and travel enthusiasts, considering the importance of projects in these areas to the overall well-being and connectivity of the Tees Valley area.
- Apart from leading and mentoring your team, you will be expected to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in various sectors, including car dealerships, shopping centers, and travel agencies to ensure alignment with community needs and support active travel initiatives.
- In your role, you may occasionally need to travel for work, visiting pet-friendly accommodations, shopping destinations, and car dealerships, as well as attractions in different parts of the world for research or project purposes.
