Head of Highways, Transport & Parking

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking a Head of Highways, Transport & Parking to lead the council’s highways, transport and parking strategies. The role involves managing contracts, budgets and capital programmes while delivering efficient services to residents and supporting Place directorate aims.

You will lead internal teams and external partners, write reports for Cabinet, and drive continuous service improvements in a busy, high-visibility remit.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing highways, transport & parking services.
• Strong budget, contract and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and manage strong partnerships.
• Proven track record of delivering and improving services.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership aligned with the council’s values and priorities.
• Manage internal teams, external consultants and contractors.
• Provide clear, balanced advice to elected members and senior officers.
• Ensure effective budget management of services and projects.
• Ensure statutory duties are met (e.g. Highways Act and Traffic Management Act).
• Deliver agreed service priorities and oversee the Local Transport Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Partnership development

Service delivery

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Highways, Transport & Parking to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of£69,083 - £75,442per annum.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovativeareas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of Transport, Highways & Parking to join our Neighbourhood Services leadership team.

The role:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Neighbourhood Services, this is a key leadershiprole at the heart of some of our most high-profile and resident facing services. You will develop and oversee the implementation of the council’s strategies and service delivery for highways, transport and parking. This includes managing the council’s highways and public transport contracts, traffic management, street works and permitting, transport policy, road safety, parking and a significant programme of capital works.

Your role will involve:

• Providing effective leadership aligned with the council’s values.
• Managing internal teams, external consultants and contractors.
• Providing clear, balanced and accurate advice to elected members.
• Ensuring effective budget management of services and projects.
• Ensuring statutory duties are met (e.g. Highways Act and Traffic Management Act requirements).
• Delivering agreed service priorities and projects.
• Overseeing development and delivery of the Local Transport Plan.
• Supporting wider Place directorate and council aims.
• Writing and presenting reports, including Cabinet papers.

What we are looking for:

• A strong, collaborative leader who drives service excellence.
• Experience of managing and developing highways, transport & parking services.
• Strong budget, contract and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Strategic thinking and solve problems thinking skills.
• Ability to develop and manage strong and effective partnerships.
• Proven track record of delivering and improving services.
• Familiarity with practices, trends, regulations, and techniques related to highways, transport and parking.
• Experience of managing capital and revenue budgets and resources.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact:

Alysse Strachan, Assistant Director – Neighbourhood Services [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.