Head of Safe Streets & Active Travel

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and agile working

30.5 days annual leave

Buy/sell 10 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Occupational Health service

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee networks (e.g., Prism)

Discount scheme

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council seeks a people-focused leader to drive highway infrastructure improvements for active travel and safer journeys across the county. You will shape and deliver significant investment, build partnerships with elected members and partners, and develop in-house talent to deliver high-impact outcomes.

The role emphasises inclusion, practical innovation, and delivering safer, healthier, and better-connected communities.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and experience in leading highway infrastructure improvements for active travel, casualty reduction and public transport.
• Track record of turning strategy into deliverable road-safety or sustainable-transport programmes.
• Experience coaching and developing people to reach their potential.
• Inclusive leadership that supports diverse voices and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-million pound investment across Traffic and Active Travel programmes.
• Build partnerships with elected members and partner organisations to deliver priorities.

Skills

Active travel leadership

Highways infrastructure

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council seeks a people-focused leader to drive highway infrastructure improvements for active travel and safer journeys across the county. You will shape and deliver significant investment, build partnerships with elected members and partners, and develop in-house talent to deliver high-impact outcomes.

The role emphasises inclusion, practical innovation, and delivering safer, healthier, and better-connected communities.