Head of Transport & Contract Services
- Employer
- Durham County Council
- Location
- Durham (County)
- Salary
- £105,670
- Closing date
- 31 Jan 2022
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- Sector
- Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team, Highways, Highways Maintenance, Traffic Management, Transport Planning
- Contract Type
- Full time
Durham County Council
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County Durham is a vibrant place supported by an ambitious County Council. Our aspirations and commitment for our communities and our place mean that we push hard for success.
We are the largest council in the region and one of the largest local authorities nationally. With scale and connectivity, we are a centre for business, innovation and culture. We have brilliant people, we are an amazing place and we are on a journey to really put County Durham on the map.
Transport, infrastructure and connectivity are key priorities to support a thriving economy and ensure that our towns and villages are vibrant and well used. We are a skilled and dynamic area, committed to support progress across the county, the North East and beyond.
We now have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking leader to join our senior team and drive our exciting agenda forward.
Reporting to our Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth, and as a key member of the senior management team, you will lead the council’s transport strategies and plans to deliver a transport network, which meets the needs of the county today and into the future. You’ll be driving operational efficiency, adept at working with a range of stakeholders as well as responsible for a highly ambitious investment agenda to support the economic strategy and climate change plans for the county.
If you relish challenge and have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about these exciting roles, please contact our consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690 463 or Kelly Ridley on 07709 512 415.
Closing date: Monday 31st January 2022
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply Button below.
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