Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 12, £53,460 - £57,379 per annum.
37 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
Are you ready to lead a nationally recognised, high-performing team making a real impact across the borough?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced Team Manager to oversee our Highways Asset Management service. This role involves managing multidisciplinary technical staff and contractors, shaping service policies and strategies, and ensuring effective maintenance of highway infrastructure.
You’ll also be responsible for the adoption of new developments, flood risk management, and asset protection, as well as the procurement and delivery of a substantial capital programme of highway works.
About you:
We are seeking a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in delivering key projects and priorities.
As Team Manager, you will consistently demonstrate BeWigan behaviours and a commitment to service excellence. You will apply asset management principles, data analysis, and whole-life costing to guide investment decisions for highway infrastructure.
A proactive approach to challenging existing practices is essential, as you will drive innovation, transformational change, and continuous improvement to ensure best value and positive outcomes for our residents.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering team within an organisation that benefits from strong political and managerial leadership and a clear ambition to improve outcomes for residents.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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For an informal discussion, please contact Martin Barton at Martin.Barton@wigan.gov.uk
Interview dates:
Priority Candidates: 05/09/2025
External Candidates: 12/09/2025
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
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