Keep Derbyshire Moving: Network Coordination Lead Are you ready to take on a critical leadership role that keeps our highways safe, resilient, and operational? We’re looking for a highly skilled Network Coordination Lead to manage the Council’s Network Intelligence Centre (NIC) and deliver essential resilience functions for Derbyshire’s highway network. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team that responds to severe weather, civil emergencies, and major incidents, ensuring the network remains accessible for residents, businesses, and the local economy. You’ll make time-sensitive decisions under pressure, coordinate multi-agency responses, and drive innovation in traffic management and winter service operations. About the Role • Lead the operational management of the Network Intelligence Centre on a 24/7/365 basis. • Oversee the Council’s statutory winter service, including critical decision-making for treatments and emergency responses. • Manage real-time traffic coordination, including temporary signals, public transport information, and air quality monitoring. • Mobilise resources during severe weather and major incidents to protect public safety. • Drive the use of technology and data analytics to improve situational awareness and optimise traffic flow. • Manage operational budgets for winter service and emergency response, ensuring value for money. • Build strong partnerships with emergency services, contractors, and internal teams to deliver coordinated resilience plans. About You • Proven experience in highways resilience and winter service management. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team. • Excellent decision-making under pressure, supported by analytical and problem-solving skills. • Comprehensive knowledge of highways legislation, Civil Contingencies Act, and health and safety requirements. • Exceptional communication skills to engage with senior managers, elected members, and the public during critical events. Essential Qualifications and Experience • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., HNC/HND/Degree) in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or Emergency/Disaster Management. • Significant experience in highways resilience and operational management. • Demonstrable experience managing budgets, emergency plans, and multi-agency partnerships. Desirable • Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, IHE, CIHT). • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH). • Experience with weather forecasting systems and decision-support software. ________________________________________ Support & Benefits: • Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs. • Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensures a healthy work-life balance. • Local Government Pension Scheme: Provides financial security. • Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. • Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app. • Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encourages environmentally friendly commuting options. • Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts. Apply Now If you thrive in high-pressure environments and want to make a real impact on public safety and network resilience, we’d love to hear from you! Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 Interview Date: 9th to 13th February Candidates who have previously applied and were unsuccessful need not reapply. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.