Job Description
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Fife!
Closing Date: Sunday 04 January 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC11 £60,462.77 - £68,046.43
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Bankhead Depot, Bankhead Park, Glenrothes
Fife Council's Roads & Transportation Services within the Place Directorate is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation and innovation. As part of our succession planning due to the retirement of key staff, we are thrilled to announce a pivotal opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic professional to join our team. This is your chance to be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge services using new digital approaches and technology.
Position Available:
1. Service Manager (Roads Maintenance)
Why Join Fife Council?
* Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming service delivery through digital innovation.
* Career Growth: These roles offer significant opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Community Impact: Play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by ensuring efficient and effective transportation services.
* Supportive Workplace: Work within a collaborative and supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage internally delivered roads maintenance operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in service delivery.
Infrastructure to be Managed:
* 2,489 kilometres of roads
* 4 principal bus stations
* 2,902 kilometres of footways
* 459 bridges
* 560 kilometres of cycle ways
* 290 retaining walls
* 2,738 bus stops and 654 bus shelters
* 69,652 street lighting columns
* 171 car parks
* 11 harbours and piers
* 9 flood prevention schemes
What We Are Looking For:
* Experience: Significant management experience in relevant fields, with a proven track record of success.
* Qualifications: Degree or equivalent professional qualifications (Chartered Status), with continuous professional development.
* Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership and team-building abilities, and strong analytical and financial acumen.
* Attributes: Ambitious, motivated, and capable of driving forward change under challenging circumstances.
Benefits of Living and Working in Fife:
* Quality of Life: Enjoy the perfect balance of vibrant urban life and stunning natural landscapes.
* Community: Be part of a welcoming and inclusive community that values diversity and equality.
* Opportunities: Access to excellent educational institutions, recreational facilities, and cultural attractions.
We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.
For further Information please contact: John Mitchell - John.Mitchell@fife.gov.uk