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This is an exciting time to join Calderdale’s Highways Maintenance service. We’re growing our teams, spending more and constantly seeking innovation to meet the challenge of maintaining our highway network.

To do this we’re looking for a talented and experienced manager to lead our operational maintenance service. In the role you will be responsible for approximately 30 members of staff and an annual budget of £8m.

The service covers all aspects of maintenance with a small technical team and a number of operational teams. The service is responsible for potholes and minor patching, masonry repairs, drainage investigations and repairs, gully cleansing and 24hr emergency standby. You will also manage the Service’s emergency and severe weather response including flooding, gritting and snow clearance.

You will ensure your teams work efficiently and effectively, and that the services provided are of a high-quality standard, demonstrate value for money, and deliver a positive effect on our communities. You will be responsible for financial reporting and budget management.

You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and represent the Council in various forums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. To improve service delivery, you will be expected to work in partnership with other Council services, external organisations, and agencies

The successful candidate will need excellent management, communication and negotiation skills, experience of public speaking in a challenging environment and working with elected members plus extensive experience in Highways maintenance.

Health and safety are key to this role. You will have an in-depth knowledge and demonstratable experience of safe working practices and regulations including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, COSHH, LOLER, vibration at work and manual handling regulations. You will be familiar with the investigation and reporting of construction and operational based incidents and accidents.

The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience.

For full details of the role please see attached context sheet.

Applicants must have a UK Driving Licence as required to drive a work vehicle (maximum 6 penalty points allowed, and must have held a category B licence for 2 yearsA)

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jonathan Cole on email at Jonathan.cole@calderdale.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 12^th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 28^th April 2026

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

Company: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Special A, SCP 42-45, £53,460 - £56,732 per annum

Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Manager

Job Role: Team Leader