Director Highways, Transport & Waste Management

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Director to lead Highways, Transport & Waste services in Nottinghamshire. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape essential infrastructure and services, ensuring they are delivered efficiently and sustainably. You'll work closely with local authorities and community organizations to drive innovation and integration, making a real impact on residents' lives. If you are a bold leader with strong commercial acumen and a passion for collaboration, this is your opportunity to lead in a forward-thinking council committed to shaping the future.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Season ticket schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities and commercial acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships for positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Highways, Transport & Waste services efficiently and sustainably.
• Drive innovation and enhance efficiency across services.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Relationship Management

Job description

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we’re more than an organisation; we’re a community — inside and out. Serving over 844,000 residents, we pride ourselves on supporting, empowering, and respecting one another. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire by providing high-quality, vital services for our residents. When you join us, you will become part of something greater. You’ll work closely with colleagues and the wider community to help make a real difference in people’s lives. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on the doorstep.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Director to lead our Highways, Transport & Waste services. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of essential infrastructure and services across Nottinghamshire. You will oversee key areas such as highways maintenance and improvements, strategic transport planning, waste management, and flood risk management. Your focus will be on ensuring that services are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and in partnership with stakeholders, including local authorities, private sector and commercial partners, and community organisations.

Key Challenges and Opportunities

Local government reorganisation and deeper devolution present significant opportunities and challenges for our highways, transport, and waste services. This role requires a bold leader to drive innovation, deliver commerciality, enhance efficiency, and promote integration across new structures. You will shape future-ready infrastructure, forge strong partnerships, and ensure high-impact, sustainable services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals with strong leadership qualities, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and maintain relationships that drive positive outcomes for residents and businesses.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to lead in a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking council that puts people at the heart of everything we do. In Nottinghamshire, we don’t just manage services — we shape the future.

• Lead a high-profile portfolio impacting residents and businesses across the county.
• Work in an organisation committed to collaboration and innovation.
• Shape the future of highways, transport, and waste management in one of the UK's most diverse counties.
• Be part of a leadership team that values inclusivity, sustainability, and service excellence.
• Enjoy benefits such as generous annual leave, flexible working options, staff networks, pension scheme, and schemes like season tickets and cycle to work.

Application Process

If you’re ready to join us in creating a better, more prosperous Nottinghamshire, please apply now.

For a confidential discussion, contact our consultants at Penna:

• Ali Tasker: 07514 728114, [e-mail]
• Rachael Morris: 07840 711217, [e-mail]

*Market supplement of up to £13,707 may be available for experienced, exceptional candidates.

Important Dates

• Closing date: 25th May 2025
• Technical Interviews: TBC
• Fireside Chat with Executive Director: TBC
• Stakeholder Panel/Member-led Interview: TBC

How to Apply

Please click the apply link below to submit your application.