Strategic Transportation Team Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oldham Council in Oldham is seeking a Strategic Transportation Team Leader to lead the development and delivery of the Transport Strategy and oversee the Highways Programme. You will provide technical input, manage the team and act as the main liaison with Transport for Greater Manchester to implement strategic initiatives.

The role requires Chartered Engineer level experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present complex information to Councillors, committees, and public

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or similar professional qualification.
• Experience at a senior level in relation to transportation related activities in a large organisation.
• Experience of extensive and effective partnership working with a variety of key partners and stakeholders, including resolving conflict between internal and external partners.
• Experience of presenting complex information to a range of stakeholders (Councillors, committees, senior management, public sector organisations and Government departments) both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• To lead the development and delivery of the Oldham Transport Strategy, enable the delivery of Transport and Highways Programmes and the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Strategic Transport team and facilitate an efficient and effective deployment of its resources to achieve its work programme
• To ensure the delivery of a range of strategic transport investment programmes and to enable an increase in active travel in the borough
• To represent the Council in dealings with internal and external stakeholders such as Councillors, Council committees and meetings, other local authorities, government bodies, other public sector organisations and private sector companies and suppliers

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Senior level experience

Partnership working

Presentation of complex information

Job description

Place

Growth / Planning & Development

Strategic Transportation Team Leader

Ref: 001665

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,593 £58,896 per annum (Grade 3)

Hours: 36.66 per week (Full-time, hybrid working)

Location: Spindles Shopping Centre, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD

Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026

Interview Date: Friday 11 September 2026 (option for interview via Teams)

Hiring Manager: [e-mail] / [e-mail] (Please do not send CV's here, we require the application form)

Role Overview:

To lead and effectively manage the council’s Strategic Transportation team, you will help to manage and improve Oldham’s transport network by providing knowledgeable technical input and advice in support of the council’s Transport Strategy, working with internal highways colleagues on the commissioning of the Highways Capital Programme and provide the key liaison between the council and Transport for Greater Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead the development and delivery of the Oldham Transport Strategy, enable the delivery of Transport and Highways Programmes and the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Strategic Transport team and facilitate an efficient and effective deployment of its resources to achieve its work programme
• To ensure the delivery of a range of strategic transport investment programmes and to enable an increase in active travel in the borough
• To represent the Council in dealings with internal and external stakeholders such as Councillors, Council committees and meetings, other local authorities, government bodies, other public sector organisations and private sector companies and suppliers

Key Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Qualification as a Chartered Engineer or similar professional qualification
• Experience at a senior level in relation to transportation related activities in a large organisation
• Experience of extensive and effective partnership working with a variety of key partners and stakeholders, including resolving conflict between internal and external partners
• Experience of presenting complex information to a range of stakeholders (Councillors, committees, senior management, public sector organisations and Government departments) both verbally and in writing

About Us:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours:

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package:

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment:

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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