Senior Parking Service & Contracts Lead (CPZs)

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced Parking Manager for a contract role to lead the Council's parking service in London. The post combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, focusing on contract management, enforcement, service improvement and CPZ development.

You will oversee budgets, performance, and stakeholder engagement, providing professional advice to senior officers and elected members to deliver high-quality public services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading parking or related highways/public realm services.
• Detailed knowledge of parking legislation and enforcement within local authorities.
• Strong procurement, contract management and complex public sector contracts.
• Experience managing budgets, income streams, performance targets and service improvements.
• Understanding of local authority decision-making and political interface.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management, development and continuous improvement of the Parking Service.
• Manage parking contract performance, compliance, value for money and service delivery.
• Oversee parking enforcement, back-office functions and related operations.
• Develop CPZs in collaboration with highways and transport teams.
• Provide professional advice on legislation, policy, strategy and best practice.
• Manage budgets and resources to deliver quality public services.
• Set objectives, measure performance and drive improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Procurement

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Reporting

Public sector experience

Education

Professional management qualification

Degree in related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced Parking Manager for a contract role to lead the Council's parking service in London. The post combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, focusing on contract management, enforcement, service improvement and CPZ development.

You will oversee budgets, performance, and stakeholder engagement, providing professional advice to senior officers and elected members to deliver high-quality public services.