Senior Transportation Manager

Local Government South East; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

The Canterbury City Council is seeking an experienced transportation leader to drive strategic direction across transport functions for the district. You will lead the small transportation team and shape planning, policy and delivery for sustainable travel.

Working in a flexible hybrid setup, you will collaborate with the Head of Transport & Environment, build partnerships, secure funding and report to Council committees on complex transport projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable transport and parking policy.
• Experience of developing and implementing transport strategies.
• Experience of building partnerships with communities and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape well-connected, sustainable places by providing expert transportation advice on council projects.
• Develop ambitious transport and parking strategies with traffic improvements.
• Lead transport projects from concept through design, approval and construction.
• Inspire and develop a transport team.
• Prepare clear committee reports and represent the service at council meetings.
• Identify funding and lead successful bids for transport projects.

Skills

Sustainable transport

Transport policy

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Canterbury, Kent
• Posted 3 days ago
• 55285 - 58906 £ / Year
• Closes: 23 November 2026

Website Canterbury City Council

Make a difference - work for your local council

An exciting job opportunity at Canterbury City Council within the Transportation Team.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead our transportation functions and provide strategic direction across a broad range of transport functions.

This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of transport across the district.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £55,285.89 plus £3,621.00 car allowance
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• Flexible, hybrid working – we understand the importance of a good work-life balance
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement.You’ll receive 26 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidaysand threeextra days,usually takenover the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You will also have the option to buy more annual leave.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme
• We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development
• Employee benefits including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, Flexibustickets and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Stay healthy: free eye tests, access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions towardsthe cost of flu jabs

About This Job

This is a unique opportunity to lead the council’s small transportation team and help deliver projects that make it easier for people to travel sustainably across the district.

Here’s What You’ll Get Up To

• Shape well-connected, sustainable places by providing expert transportation advice on council projects and strategic developments.
• Work alongside the Head of Transport & Environment to develop ambitious transport and parking strategies that tackle congestion, enable sustainable growth and improve travel across the district.
• Lead a diverse range of transport projects from initial concept and site investigation through design, approval and construction.
• Inspire, support and develop a team of transport specialists.
• Turn complex issues into clear, compelling committee reports and represent the service as lead officer at council meetings.
• Unlock new opportunities by identifying funding sources and leading successful bids for transport projects and initiatives.
• Be the council’s lead voice within key internal and external transport partnerships, including the Joint Transportation Board and the Bus Partnership.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
• Occasional evening meetings,with time given off in lieu
• Full time, permanent contract (37 hours per week)
• The team operates a flexible hybrid working model. Normally,you will be in the office at least once per week. We recognise the benefits of smarter working practices to maximise productivity.

About You

Your knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of sustainable transport solutions and their role in supporting healthier, better-connected places
• Extensive knowledge of transport and parking policy

Your experience

• Project management of transport-related schemes from concept through to delivery
• Experience of developing and implementing transport and parking strategies
• Experience of building productive partnerships and engaging effectively with communities, stakeholders and delivery partners.

Your skills

• Ability to develop and implement effective policies and strategies.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating appropriate technical knowledge.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver complex and high-priority transport projects.
• Ability to lead, manage and develop a team effectively.
• Strong financial management skills, including the ability to monitor budgets and manage resources effectively.

Your Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as transport planning or civil engineering, or equivalent professional experience and knowledge.

For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s transportation team, please contact Richard Moore by email at [e-mail]. Richard is our Head of Transport and Environment and welcomes your email.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.