Senior Highway Operations & Delivery Leader

Barnsley Council; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced Group Leader – Highway Operations and Delivery to provide strategic leadership across operational and technical services for the borough’s highway network. The role involves managing large teams, resources and budgets, and delivering high-quality highway operations with safety-critical oversight.

You will develop and oversee programmes, provide specialist advice, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure resilient and efficient services.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with experience across large operational services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with senior leaders and external partners.
• Desirable membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams delivering highway operations and technical services.
• Manage significant resources, oversee complex programmes and projects.
• Provide professional advice to support safe, compliant and efficient services.
• Lead procurement, contract management and budget control, including Winter Service arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Contract management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Level 7 qualification

Project management qualification

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking an experienced Group Leader – Highway Operations and Delivery to provide strategic leadership across operational and technical services for the borough’s highway network. The role involves managing large teams, resources and budgets, and delivering high-quality highway operations with safety-critical oversight.

You will develop and oversee programmes, provide specialist advice, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure resilient and efficient services.