Director of Transport

East Midlands Combined County Authority; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in the East Midlands is seeking a visionary Director of Transport to lead a £2 billion investment programme. The role involves shaping transport strategy, ensuring a modern and integrated transport system, and fostering sustainable growth. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership credentials and experience in transport planning. This leadership position promises the chance to create lasting impact and drive regional connectivity.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in transport or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to influence and drive strategic direction.
• Experience managing significant budgets.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the transport strategy for EMCCA.
• Oversee the delivery of a £2 billion investment programme.
• Ensure projects align with net zero goals and inclusive growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Transport planning

Budget management

Job description

Director of Transport

Employer: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Location: East Midlands
Salary: Up to £112,924

Closing Date:Midday on Monday 18th August

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is on a bold journey. With a new and dynamic senior team in place led by our CEO, Amy Harhoff, we are creating a forward-thinking, collaborative organisation, committed to creating opportunity and enabling inclusive, sustainable growth. Transport is a cornerstone of that ambition and we’re seeking a visionary Director of Transport to help shape and lead this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

This is a significant leadership role with real influence. You’ll be responsible for shaping EMCCA’s transport strategy and ensuring the effective delivery of a £2 billion investment programme over the next seven years.

This funding will be used to deliver a modern, reliable, and integrated transport system across the region, with a particular focus on driving growth, transforming infrastructure to support the delivery of new homes and improve access to opportunity for all, and decarbonising transport by promoting modal shift from cars to public transport, walking and cycling.

While an emerging pipeline of schemes is already in place, there remains significant work to be done. You’ll be responsible for refining priorities, identifying future challenges and opportunities, growing a capable and delivery-focused team, and ensuring that projects drive both immediate impact and long-term transformation - particularly in the context of net zero, climate change, inclusive growth and regional connectivity.

With interim leadership already in place, this is your opportunity to build on momentum and make the role your own - creating a high-performing function that commands credibility with technical partners, speaks the language of political leaders, and earns the trust of local communities.

As a vital member of the extended leadership team, you’ll work closely with the Mayor, Chief Executive, Director of Place and peers across the SLT. We’re looking for someone with both ambition and the leadership credentials to grow with us.

Apply now and help lead the East Midlands into a more connected, greener and better future.

For more details on the role, visit www.emccadirectoroftransport.co.uk.

Alternatively, contact our recruitment partner, Karen Camilleri, at [e-mail].