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North Tyneside Council is committed to delivering outstanding services to people and places across the borough. We are passionate about creating a borough that is a great place to live, work and visit, where people are happy, healthy and able to thrive.? 
 
We are looking for a Head of Highways and Transportation who will be at the forefront of leading, developing and maintaining a clear strategic vision for the future of North Tyneside.   
 
As Head of Highways and Transportation, you will be an inspiring and motivational professional who has experience leading large scale, cross functional teams to deliver successfully deliver North Tyneside Council’s priorities. 
 
Our Head of Highways and Transportation will: 

• Strategic vision: Provide visionary leadership and communicate clear strategic direction to colleagues across the Local Authority, Elected Members and the residents of North Tyneside.
• Staff Leadership: Inspire and manage a diverse team of professionals, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Strategic Planning: Lead the formulation and execution of strategic plans to achieve long-term objectives.
• Operational Management: Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services across all departments.
• Policy Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with the council's goals.
• Financial Stewardship: Have oversight of budget within your service. 
• Representation: Act as the primary representative of the local authority at local, regional, national, and international levels.
• Safeguarding: North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business. 

What We're Looking For: 

• Educational Background:  Have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject / discipline e.g. Civil Engineering or be able to demonstrate substantial experience in delivering a Highways and Transport service 
• Experience: Have a deep understanding of Highways / Network Management and Strategic Transport, and a thorough understanding of the local government organisation and regional and national governance arrangements around Highways, Transport and Sustainable Travel.
• Strong track Record: Extensive experience working at a senior level in a Highways / Transportation environment. With the ability to demonstrates evidence of change management experience, delivering new working practices, cultural and structural change and an understanding of the modernising local government agenda and changes in public sector policy development. 
• Values: Put our values into practice daily: we listen, we care, we are ambitious, we are good value for money.  
• Skills:?Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities. 
• Relationships:?The ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including the Elected Mayor, Members, senior management colleagues and other partners. 

To understand more about the role, statutory responsibilities as well as the essential skills, experience and qualifications needed for this role, please take a look at the job description.

Why North Tyneside: 
North Tyneside is known for its vibrant community, rich history, and diverse landscapes, making it a unique and dynamic place to live and visit.

Home to over 200,000 residents, North Tyneside offers a unique combination of urban, rural, coastal, and riverside environments. Our Longsands beach has proudly held Blue Flag status for 30 consecutive years, and the village of Tynemouth being voted as one of the best places to live in the UK.

The Borough of North Tyneside is part of the North East Combined Authority (NECA) which is led by a devolved mayor and cabinet consisting of the leaders of the seven member councils; County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.  

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our colleagues and residents.  

Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a real difference to the people of North Tyneside.  

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel. 
 
Want to know more about the role?? 
We understand making the decision to apply for a new role is an important one, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to help with your decision.  

If you are excited about this opportunity and want to learn more before you apply, we encourage an informal conversation with one of our senior team. 

If you would like further information, please contact people.recruitment@northtyneside.gov.uk and we’ll get this organised for you. 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.