Team Manager Transport Strategy & Policy

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Glenfield is seeking a Team Manager for the Transport Strategy and Policy Team. The role involves developing transport policies and strategies that align with broader economic and social goals. Candidates should possess strong analytical and leadership skills along with excellent communication. Experience in transport legislation and policy development, as well as a commitment to equality and inclusion, is essential. The council offers a supportive environment for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing high-quality transport policies and strategies.
• Ability to manage service delivery for high performance.
• Knowledge of Highways and Transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated highways and transport strategies for citizens.
• Provide transport input for internal and external policy documents.
• Manage disqualifications from certain political activities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Effective leadership

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

As Team Manager for the Transport Strategy and Policy Team you will be responsible for the strategic development of the County Council's transport policies and strategies and the provision of transport input to the development and delivery of wider economic, land use, social and environmental policies, strategies and strategic planning processes that impact Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the development and periodic review of integrated highways and transport strategies, policies and plans that will deliver the agreed outcomes with and for citizens, communities and other stakeholders.
• Be responsible for effective transport planning input into internal and external policy documents, development plans and activities including those of the Local Planning Authorities, and regional and national bodies that support housing and employment growth in Leicestershire.
• This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development of high-quality policies and strategies in accordance with statutory requirements including strategic, analytical and creative thinking and its application to transport policy and strategy development.
• The ability to manage a service to deliver sustainable, collective high performance through effective leadership, the setting of clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management.
• Knowledge of current legislative requirements, governance and relevant policies and procedures associated with Highways and Transport Legislation.
• The ability to build powerful relationships across stakeholders, peers and partners, creating open and transparent relationships based on trust.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and its services.
• You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
• Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
• Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .