Assistant Director of Transport

Assistant Director of Transport

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PLA347

Full time

£95,096 - £100,767 per annum

Newcastle is a great City, one that never stands still. An iconic City with a rich heritage but one that also shapes the future of the region. Despite the global economic challenges, we have bold plans and we have already started to deliver them. Our aim is to make our City better than ever.

As Assistant Director Transport you will lead the work of the Transport team to develop, prioritise and deliver our transport strategy and programmes for Newcastle. In this role you will be given the opportunity shape our City’s transport future.

The role will involve significant partnership working, as well as an appreciation of how transport sits within our region’s overall economic, social and environmental programmes. As a member of Place Directorate’s Leadership Team you will be a key interface with the Council Leadership, partners and Stakeholders both inside and beyond the organisation to deliver our political priorities.

You will have a strong background in Transport with experience of leading major transport infrastructure programmes and related services and be able to demonstrate a significant track record of developing cleaner and greener transport networks. You will also need to have a proven track record of effective leadership, strategic thinking and change management, including supporting the empowerment of others to take ownership and accountability of outcomes.

With your proven ability of leadership at senior level you will be able to demonstrate your extensive experience in establishing and sustaining strategic relationships and to balancing the needs of a diverse team. If you thrive in a fast-paced dynamic organisation, with the ability to lead and influence at the most senior level, this could be the opportunity for you.

In return, for an excellent career opportunity we can offer you a competitive salary and pension, a generous annual leave allowance, numerous salary sacrifice schemes, flexible and agile working arrangements, professional development opportunities and a rewarding, challenging career.

Our plans are ambitious, and we are therefore looking for an ambitious leader who is committed to make a real difference to our local communities, allowing them to grow and thrive.

To find out more about the role or arrange an informal discussion with Michelle Percy, Director for the Place Directorate please email Michelle.Percy@newcastle.gov.uk.

At Newcastle City Council we strive to be an organisation where equality, diversity and inclusion is part of who we are and how we work and where everybody is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work and succeed in being their best.

The recruitment process will involve two stages, an application form followed by an Elected Members Interview Panel for shortlisted candidates. The interview will include the opportunity for you to present a pre-prepared question.

The closing date for this job is 12noon on 16th January 2024.

Interviews scheduled for the morning of the 23rd and 24th January 2024.

Permanent

Closing date:

16 January 2024