Assistant Director Highways Operations
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Assistant Director Highways Delivery
Description: Derbyshire County Council seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to fill this pivotal role. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the future of our highways services, driving strategic initiatives, and managing complex projects.
About the Role:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Highways Director to drive the integration, accountability, and collaboration of all delivery service areas within the Highways Service.
- Operational Management: Oversee the performance of all Highway delivery services, improving customer service, quality, and efficiency.
- Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant acts and regulations, maintaining safe, construction-free access.
- Project Oversight: Manage the delivery of the Capital programme and major projects, ensuring sound financial management and value for money.
- Service Coordination: Develop and deliver strategic plans for highway services, coordinating maintenance, construction, design, traffic and safety, structures, street lighting, and signals functions.
- Emergency Response: Coordinate emergency response plans and act as the tactical lead for the Highways Service through the Local Resilience Forum.
- Performance Management: Drive continuous improvements and transformation of services through effective performance management and change management techniques.
- Partnership Development: Develop and manage partnerships with professional services partners to ensure alignment with Council and Service Plans.
Key Relationships:
- Line managed by the Highways Director
- Regular liaison with the Assistant Director Highways Commissioning, Executive Director, and Directors within Place and other departments
- Leadership and management of the Head of Professional Services, Head of Delivery Management, and Head of Highway Operations
- Regular interaction with Elected Members, Trade Unions, external agencies, and key partners
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 34 days annual leave
- Flexible working options
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Generous pension scheme
About You:
- Substantial senior-level managerial experience in Highways & Transport
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Detailed technical knowledge of highway maintenance policies, construction, design, traffic and safety, and related functions
- Relevant qualifications and certifications
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