Director of Highways, Parking

Overview Director of Highways Parking & Transportation – London Borough of Newham Salary : 117963 - 136101 pa Lead a service that keeps Newham moving, balancing commercial reality with sustainable ambition and making a visible difference to one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. The role This is a critical high-profile position with responsibility for the full portfolio of highways, parking and transport services. You will: Provide strategic leadership to ensure financial sustainability and value for money, with parking income and capital investment central to the Council’s wider financial resilience. Deliver visible progress on priorities including the Newham Moving programme, parking review, Healthy School Streets and LTNs, ensuring community engagement and political navigation are at the heart of delivery. Champion climate action through sustainable travel, air quality and EV charging infrastructure. Lead a skilled team and manage major contracts ensuring safety, efficiency and best value. Represent Newham with partners including TfL, the GLA, developers, utilities and communities. The person For this role we are looking for proven experience of leading relevant services at a senior level. What matters most is your ability to provide strategic leadership, deliver financial sustainability and build strong partnerships including: Lead strategically connecting transport to wider priorities in regeneration, housing, health and environment. Bring strong commercial and financial acumen, able to manage large budgets, deliver savings and identify innovative funding models. Operate with political awareness and confidence, building trust with Members and managing sensitive issues with openness. Engage residents and communities in a co-productive, transparent way, turning potentially divisive schemes into shared outcomes. Model inclusive values-led leadership, building a high-performing and motivated service. How to apply / contact This is an opportunity to make your mark in a borough that is bold, ambitious and unafraid of change. For a confidential discussion please contact our recruitment partners at Penna: Kelly Ridley: on or email : Bruna Varante: on or email : Andrew Tromans: on or email : Closing date : 26 November 2025 @11:59pm To see the job description and to apply please click here Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights can be found by Experience : Director Key Skills Crisis Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Media Relations, Constant Contact, Strategic Planning, Social Media Management, Team Management, Public Speaking, Wordpress, Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 Monthly Salary Salary : 117963 - 136101 #J-18808-Ljbffr