Transport Strategy Director

22 hours ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY Full time

The SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY is looking for a highly skilled Transport Strategy Director to join our team. As a key member of our Transport Development and Capital Delivery Team, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering our transport strategy, ensuring that our communities and businesses are connected to opportunities.

About the Role

You will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of our transport capital programme, worth over £1 billion. You will work closely with the elected Metro Mayor and SYMCA local authorities, partners, and stakeholders to advise on organisation planning, delivery, and decision-making.

Your strong background in the transport sector, combined with your practical understanding of HMT green book appraisal, will enable you to make informed decisions and drive forward our transport strategy. Your excellent leadership and change management skills will empower others to take ownership and accountability of outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver our transport strategy, ensuring that our communities and businesses are connected to opportunities.
  • Lead the development and delivery of our transport capital programme, including tram renewals and future tram extensions, bus, rail, and active travel infrastructure.
  • Advise the elected Metro Mayor and SYMCA local authorities, partners, and stakeholders on organisation planning, delivery, and decision-making.
  • Be a key advocate for SYMCA on a national stage, influencing senior government officials and being a visible leader for the organisation and the region.

The salary for this role is estimated at £90,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including annual leave purchase scheme, hybrid working, and training on the job.



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