Head of Delivery

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Head of Delivery – Active Travel

Are you a seasoned programme manager with a passion for sustainable transport? Step into a high-impact role where you'll lead a portfolio of transformative projects, championing active travel across a vibrant and diverse region .

Your Role:

This role will see you overseeing a substantial £60m programme, delivering a step change in active travel provision. You’ll be at the helm of a dynamic team and responsible for coordinating around 50 transport projects. This will involve working in a dynamic cross-partner environment and having high levels of engagement with key stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and Inspire: Guide a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in sustainable transport.
  • Drive Success: Ensure the budget is effectively managed, with financial accountability for an annual spend of £20m.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Build and maintain strategic relationships with local authorities, funding bodies, and other key stakeholders
  • Governance and Assurance : Oversee programme governance, risk management, and strategic reporting, ensuring high standards in project delivery.

Who You Are:

  • Experienced Leader: You excel in programme management, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a complex, cross-partner environment
  • Skilled Negotiator: Your excellent negotiation and influencing skills enable you to shape decision-making and drive project success
  • Collaborative Partner: You are adept at building and maintaining effective partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders, and engaging them in new ways of working
  • Passionate Advocate: You are passionate about sustainable transport and active travel and keen to have a positive impact

Why Apply?

  • Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in transforming the region’s transport infrastructure, making a tangible difference to the community.
  • Competitive Package: Enjoy a generous salary, a 12.4% pension contribution, and a range of attractive benefits including 28 days annual leave, corporate gym membership, and a cycle-to-work scheme
  • Growth and Development: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and support to enhance your career
  • Flexible Working: Take advantage of hybrid working options and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance

If you’re ready to lead a transformative active travel programme and drive sustainable transport initiatives, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that's shaping the future of transport in the region.



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