Traffic and Active Travel Manager

Gloucestershire County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Traffic & Active Travel Manager to lead highways infrastructure improvements for active travel, casualty reduction and public transport, delivering multi‑million pound investment and shaping safer, greener journeys across the county.

You will build partnerships with elected members and partner organisations, develop in‑house teams, champion data and AI tools to improve outcomes, and manage budgets and resources in a high‑profile environment, with

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and experience in leading highway infrastructure improvements for active travel, casualty reduction and public transport.
• Strong experience of turning strategy into deliverable road-safety, traffic or sustainable-transport programmes.
• A track record of coaching, empowering and developing people to reach their potential.
• An inclusive leadership style that creates a positive environment where different voices are heard and people can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile traffic and active travel initiatives, delivering multi-million pound investment across programmes.
• Build partnerships with elected members, partner organisations and internal teams to shape and deliver safer and greener journeys.
• Invest in people, develop talent, and champion innovation, using data, digital tools and AI to improve productivity and customer experience.

Job description

such the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful.Short‑listed candidates will be contacted by e‑mail.Additional InformationTo access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-Traffic & Active Travel Manager - Job ProfileDue to the number of applications we received, we are unable to provide feedback at shortlisting stage and reserve the right to close the advert early.Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have a right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act#####6, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
14731 This post is open to job share Traffic and Active Travel Manager - shape how Gloucestershire movesAbout the roleReady to turn big ideas into safer streets, greener journeys and better-connected communities?Shape how Gloucestershire moves. You will lead work that makes everyday journeys safer, more accessible and healthier, targeting resources where they make the greatest difference across our diverse county.We need a people-focused leader with the energy, curiosity and drive to turn plans into progress. You will shape and deliver multi-million pound investment across our Traffic and Active Travel programmes, build strong partnerships and develop the talent and capacity of our in-house teams.Working closely with elected members and partner organisations, you will build on high‑profile work: our flagship Safer Roads and Community 20s programme, cycle and pedestrian infrastructure feeding into the Cycle Spine, bus priority investment and the digitisation of TROs. You will invest in people and champion practical innovation, using connected-vehicle data and average speed cameras to reduce collisions, online engagement platforms to capture local views and AI tools to improve productivity and our customers' experience.Lead change people will see. This role offers purpose, profile and room to grow your professional career while leaving a lasting legacy in Gloucestershire's communities. If that is the challenge you want, we would love to hear from you.About YouYou do not need to have followed one perfect career path. We are interested in the impact you have made, how you lead people and your appetite for breaking down silos. You will bring:Significant knowledge and experience in leading highway infrastructure improvements for active travel, casualty reduction and public transport.Strong experience of turning strategy into deliverable road-safety, traffic or sustainable-transport programmes.A track record of coaching, empowering and developing people to reach their potential.An inclusive leadership style that creates a positive environment where different voices are heard and people can thrive.Confidence in managing budgets, resources and competing priorities in a complex, high-profile environment.Sound judgement and the confidence to shape policy and use evidence to support practical, timely decisions.The ability to build trusted relationships with councillors, partners and colleagues in other teams.A commitment to safe, high-quality delivery that meets local and national standards while welcoming new ideas.Curiosity about data, digital tools and AI, applying these responsibly to improve outcomes for our communities.Build your career-and a great life-in GloucestershireGloucestershire offers the best of both worlds: vibrant Gloucester and Cheltenham, thriving market towns and welcoming communities, with the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and beautiful countryside close at hand. Excellent links to Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff and London make it a place where you can build an exciting career without compromising your quality of life.We will invest in your development from day one. Hybrid working is available in this role, balancing service needs with a mix of remote and office working.About UsFor all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential, counselling and advice
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• , Employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees NetworkWhy join us?This is more than a management role. It is a chance to lead work that changes how people travel, improves safety and supports healthier, better-connected communities.You'll join an organisation committed to inclusion, public service and professional excellence - and a team focused on delivery, collaboration and making things happen.Ready to move Gloucestershire forward?If you're ready to lead with purpose, influence at pace and make a real difference, we'd like to hear from you.