Transport Lead

Age UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A distinguished charity organization is seeking a part-time project manager for the Age Friendly Live Better Programme. This hybrid role involves extensive travel throughout Hertfordshire, managing projects focused on improving transport for older individuals. The ideal candidate should possess excellent project management skills and an understanding of the needs of older people, including those underserved. The closing date for applications is noon on 19 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects effectively.
• Ability to understand the needs of older people, especially those underserved.

Responsibilities

• Support effective delivery of local programs.
• Work with transport providers for bus shelter upgrades.
• Lead campaigns to promote transportation accessibility.

Skills

Excellent project management skills

Understanding of older people’s needs

Job description

Location: Hybrid role - with extensive travel throughout Hertfordshire

Hours: Part time 21 hours per week

Closing date: noon, Monday 19 January 2026

Interview dates: 28th January, 2nd and 5th February 2026

A new role within our exciting initiative: Age Friendly Live Better Programme

Hosted by North Herts and Stevenage CVS

This pivotal role within the programme team supports the effective delivery of our work within local places so that more people across the county can enjoy their later life.

You will work with transport providers on supporting bus shelter upgrades, lead on the chatty bus campaign, support the implementation of age friendly training for bus drivers and improving access to transport information.

You should have excellent project management skills together with an understanding of the needs and concerns of older people including those living with long-term conditions or disabilities or are underserved.

To find out more about the role and the Age Friendly Live Better initiative, download the job description and person specification below