Job Description

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Highways & Transportation - Interims. In this pivotal role, you will be a key Director of Operations and Senior Management Team member, playing a crucial part in the mission to deliver high-performing services aligned with our vision, priorities, and pledges.

Responsibilities

You will oversee the strategic and operational management of all Highways and Transportation operations, ensuring the service meets national and local priorities in a customer-focused and efficient manner. As the lead advisor on Highways and Transportation Services, you will cover Highways Asset Management and maintenance, Traffic Management, Transportation, and Parking Services.

Qualification – Essential

* GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.

* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification

* Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIHT, IHE or equivalent knowledge and practice gained through experience

* Competent working knowledge of Prince 2 Practitioner or knowledge of "programme and project management techniques" within a similar digital environment

* Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Social Media.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements - Criteria-to be Tested at Shortlisting.

* Considerable relevant senior management experience in an appropriate related Highways and transportation setting.

* Significant senior management competence in managing operational services within Highways and Transportation settings or associated fields.

* Proven track record of leadership and strategic planning within a local authority or similar public/private sector environment.

* A proven ability to successfully change management, implementing and delivering new working policies and practices alongside significant cultural and structural change.

* Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries to establish the desired organisational culture and partnerships and challenge inappropriate behaviour.

* Proven experience in successful financial management, including budget formulation.

* Track record of improving services, managing complex budgets involving a range of funding streams, and delivering value for money.

* A proven track record of establishing and sustaining a performance management culture supported by effective and efficient management information systems.

* Able to deal with ambiguity and the pace of change within local government.

* Track record of developing staff, building effective teams and leading multi-disciplinary professional staff to achieve organisational aims and objectives.

* Experience in leading and managing high-profile front-line services to our communities.

* Experience in contract management and significant public realm infrastructure scheme delivery.

* Extensive experience in supporting decision-makers, including Councillors, statutory consultees and strategic partner organisations, to achieve positive outcomes.

* Ability to make site visits and attend meetings outside the Borough.

Essential Compliance Requirements

* 2 Years References

* A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group- A leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace