Role Holder: Project Leader

The Active Journeys team is on the hunt for a dynamic Project Manager to join their mission in creating healthier, happier communities across Scotland. This role, based in the Edinburgh Hub, offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you.

The Project Manager will be responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing behavior change and engagement projects, leading and supporting the schools delivery team. With a focus on schools projects across Scotland, the successful candidate will have the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

The role requires travel and work at various locations across Scotland, and the candidate should be able to lead and mentor colleagues, foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, and be capable of working both in-person and remotely.

Candidates should have experience in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and partners, with a strong emphasis on community engagement. They should also have knowledge or practical experience in behavior change concepts and approaches.

The Project Manager will be part of a community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers, and the website values inclusion and welcomes difference. They aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from under-represented groups.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and flexible working practices. The website also offers 28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.

Interviews will take place at the Edinburgh Hub on the 2nd or 3rd October 2025, with alternative arrangements available for those unable to attend in-person. The closing date for applications is 23:59, 23 September 2025. The role may close ahead of schedule if there is strong interest.

The goal of the role is to help create a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. By joining the Active Journeys team, you'll not only be guaranteed to make friends for life but also work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical, and fun.

The website 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. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to embark on an exciting journey, apply now! The website encourages early applications.

For those living within a London Borough, a London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 is offered. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of active travel and the barriers faced by communities experiencing inequalities.

Join us today and be a part of a movement that aims to change things for the better and create a society where everyone can enjoy the benefits of active travel. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Active Journeys!