Strategic Transport Lead: Policy & Projects

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council’s Strategic Transport team in Morpeth is seeking an experienced transport professional to translate policy into delivery. You will lead the development of transport strategies, manage major programmes and work with partners to secure resources.

Based at County Hall, Morpeth, with hybrid working arrangements, you will engage with councillors and communities, manage budgets and contracts, and mentor junior staff to deliver lasting benefits for residents and businesses.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a transport, planning, engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering transport strategies, policies, programmes or projects.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning, transport policy, highways legislation and infrastructure delivery processes.
• Experience of managing programmes, projects, budgets and resources to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and influence stakeholders across local government, public sector organisations and external agencies.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to provide clear professional advice on complex transport issues.
• Experience of leading, supporting and developing professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of transport strategies, policies and evidence that support the Council's ambitions.
• Provide expert advice on strategic transport issues, infrastructure investment and emerging policy to senior officers, elected members and partners.
• Develop business cases, funding bids and investment proposals, securing resources for transport improvements across the county.
• Manage the development and delivery of major transport programmes and capital schemes, ensuring investment delivers lasting benefits for residents, communities and businesses.
• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of strategic transport initiatives.
• Support and develop other transport professionals, promoting a collaborative and high-performing approach to service delivery.

Skills

Transport planning

Policy development

Project management

Budget & contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in transport/planning/engineering

Job description

Northumberland County Council’s Strategic Transport team in Morpeth is seeking an experienced transport professional to translate policy into delivery. You will lead the development of transport strategies, manage major programmes and work with partners to secure resources.

Based at County Hall, Morpeth, with hybrid working arrangements, you will engage with councillors and communities, manage budgets and contracts, and mentor junior staff to deliver lasting benefits for residents and businesses.