Group Leader Highway Assets

Barnsley Council; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced Group Leader – Highway Assets to shape the future of the borough's highway network. You will lead large multidisciplinary teams, manage significant budgets and contracts, and work to deliver high-quality services that support our communities and economic growth.

This senior post offers hybrid working, ongoing professional development, a competitive salary, and a commitment to diversity and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership experience in large operational services.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Strong negotiating and decision-making in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across highway operational and technical services.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams for high performance.
• Manage significant financial, human and physical resources.
• Oversee major projects, programmes, contracts and procurement activities.
• Lead Winter Service arrangements and support Highway Safety operations.
• Provide specialist technical, operational and legislative advice.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive innovation, service improvement and value for money.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 7 qualification or postgraduate

Job description

Position reference: 50146881Directorate: Place | Service: Highways & TransportationSalary: 57,792 - 61,884Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working Hours per week: 37Contract type: Permanent We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch. See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefitsClosing date: 04/12/2026 at 23:59 The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.This post requires a Basic Criminal Record CheckProspective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking.

Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions AuthorityAt Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees.

As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Highways & Transportation team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme.

With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post

Shape the Future of Barnsley's Highway NetworkBarnsley Council is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and highly motivated professional to join our Highways & Engineering Service as Group Leader – Highway Assets.This is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction across highway operational and technical services, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective management of the borough's highway network.

You will lead large multidisciplinary teams, oversee significant budgets and contracts, and play a central role in delivering high-quality services that support our communities and economic growth.

About the Role

• Provide strategic leadership across highway operational and technical services.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage significant financial, human and physical resources.
• Oversee major projects, programmes, contracts and procurement activities.
• Lead Winter Service arrangements and support Highway Safety operational response activities.
• Provide specialist technical, operational and legislative advice.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive innovation, service improvement and value for money across the service.

About You

• Significant senior-level experience managing large operational services and multifunctional teams.
• Experience of delivering complex projects and programmes.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of contract management, budget management and performance improvement.
• The ability to influence, negotiate and make sound decisions in a complex environment.
• A relevant Level 7 professional or postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience.
• A commitment to delivering excellent services for residents and businesses.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role within a progressive local authority.

You’ll have the chance to influence service delivery, support innovation and make a lasting difference to Barnsley's communities.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves.

CV’s are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity.

Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions.

We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate.

Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.