Deputy Head, Traffic & Technology Division

Department for Transport Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Annual leave 25 days

Privilege Day on King's birthday

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Professional qualifications sponsored

Diversity and inclusion

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Department for Transport Group is seeking a senior leader to deputise for the Deputy Director and help steer broad policy areas, with a focus on how parking and the Blue Badge scheme are regulated. You will be part of the leadership team, driving strategic decisions and ensuring delivery across priorities.

The role addresses pavement parking and represents the department in cross‑government forums. You will work with colleagues across the civil service to improve services for road users and

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Deputy Director and being part of the leadership team
• Leading a range of policy areas, in particular relating to how parking and the Blue Badge scheme are regulated
• Addressing the long-standing issue of pavement parking

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Deputy Director and being part of the leadership team
• Leading a range of policy areas, in particular relating to how parking and the Blue Badge scheme are regulated
• Addressing the long-standing issue of pavement parking

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.