At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
As the Head of Highways and Transportation, you will be a pivotal member of the Director of Operations Senior Management Team, collaborating closely with colleagues across the Operations Department and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. Your mission is to deliver high-performing services that align with the Council’s vision, priorities, and commitments. As an innovative and strategic leader, you’ll shape the future of Highways and Transportation Services, driving sustainable strategies and creative solutions to enhance service delivery today and into the future.
In this role, you will manage both the strategic and operational aspects of all Highways and Transportation functions, ensuring these are in line with national and local priorities and executed with a strong customer focus. As the Council’s lead advisor on Highways and Transportation, your remit will include Highways Asset Management and maintenance, Traffic Management, Transportation, and parking services.
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In your day-to-day responsibilities, you will adopt a hands-on approach leading a team of professionals across all areas of the Council’s Highways and Transportation functions. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be accountable for all service elements, providing clear direction and support to foster a culture of operational excellence. You will champion innovative practices to enhance service delivery and uphold the Council’s reputation, ensuring that our residents are always at the heart of everything we do. Minimum Requirements: Fluency in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”). Experience in managing Highways and Transportation functions. Ability to lead a team and engage with stakeholders effectively. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you. Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. For further information about the role please contact Steve Iles MBE, Interim Director of Operations, email siles3@swindon.gov.uk
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In your day-to-day responsibilities, you will adopt a hands-on approach leading a team of professionals across all areas of the Council’s Highways and Transportation functions. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be accountable for all service elements, providing clear direction and support to foster a culture of operational excellence. You will champion innovative practices to enhance service delivery and uphold the Council’s reputation, ensuring that our residents are always at the heart of everything we do. Minimum Requirements: Fluency in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”). Experience in managing Highways and Transportation functions. Ability to lead a team and engage with stakeholders effectively. As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you. Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you. For further information about the role please contact Steve Iles MBE, Interim Director of Operations, email siles3@swindon.gov.uk
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