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This role is fundamental to the success of the Highways Service, and the postholder will need to develop positive relationships across numerous internal teams, with Members, and with our partners, Jacobs and Ringway. As a Head of Service, the postholder reports to the Director Highways and Strategic Operations and will be part of the Senior Management Board, responsible for the effective leadership, management and performance of the service.

About the role

• Exercise positive, creative leadership to the Highways Service, as part of the Highways Senior Management Board, contributing to the governance of services procured by contract or delivered through partnerships with other public bodies

• Take the leading role in evolving and reviewing the Service and in managing future transformation

• You will support, develop, train and motivate four individuals in your direct line management, and oversee the work of over 60 people with a diverse range of skills working in different disciplines

About you Essential:

• Significant demonstrable experience in highways including a thorough understanding of relevant legislation including (but not limited to) the Highways Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, Traffic Management Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act

• Comprehensive understanding of current local and national highways and transport issues and associated legislation and practice and the roles and responsibilities of local authorities

• Demonstrable personnel management and leadership skills, including leading specialist technical functions, multi-disciplinary and collaborative teams and operational units

To hear more about this opportunity please contact: Anthony.Boucher@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

Closing date: 9 June 2025.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.