Network Development Officer

Network Development Officer
– 
Northern Ireland

• £28,211 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Ref: SUS4185
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
  
• 18 Months – fixed term contract
  
• Base: Sustrans hub in Belfast with the flexibility to work from home.

About the role

We have a new vacancy to join us as a Network Development Officer as part of The Network
Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by proactively
developing walking and cycling schemes, including the National Cycle Network (NCN) across
Northern Ireland.

As the Network Development Officer, you will help the Routes and Networks Senior Project
Manager to develop, maintain and promote innovative cycling and walking solutions from initial
engagement through to design. You will also be delivering projects that are shaping local cycle
networks in towns and cities across the different Council areas.

You will be producing technically competent and imaginative solutions to developing high
quality walking and cycling infrastructure, through masterplans development, GIS mapping, 3D
visuals, technical drawings etc.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to
the office hub in Belfast.

About you

You should have the ability to confidently engage with community groups and workplaces in the
design and delivery of infrastructure projects, e.g. organising or facilitating engagement
events.

You will be of undergraduate level or equivalent from the relevant fields of Urban Design,
Architecture, Town Planning, Transport Planning, Geography or Engineering.

You will demonstrate good working knowledge and experience of the following software: GIS
mapping, Photoshop, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD.

With excellent organisational skills, you will be able to plan, prioritise and manage your
workload, whilst working to tight deadlines. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone – reducing inequality,
valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and
respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all
parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible,
supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to
  work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by
  Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 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

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

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 20 February 2024. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 04 March 2024

To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be
found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies.

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you’ll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We’re all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented,
passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We
act locally and think big – we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates
healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You’ll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You’ll work on
exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you’ll be rewarded by seeing
the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome
difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your
wellness is supported. 

You’ll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible,
supportive, ethical and fun.