Head of Highway Assets & Operations

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

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.