Black Country Head of Major Projects Salary - £66,939 - £70,283 (Grade 10) Hours - 37 Contract type - full time, permanent Interview date - 19th June 2026 Black Country Transport (BCT) is a collaborative partnership bringing together transport officers from Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton councils, supported by a central team that leads on the development and delivery of cross‑boundary transport schemes. By working collectively across local authority boundaries, BCT enables strategic planning, consistency of delivery and better outcomes for communities across the Black Country. This is an exciting time to join Black Country Transport. The organisation has ambitious plans to grow the network of infrastructure in the Black Country, secure increased external funding, and become a centre of excellence for transport professionals. We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of Major Projects to lead, develop and manage the multimodal portfolio of projects and programmes across the Black Country footprint. By working closely with the Project Management Office (PMO), you will ensure that robust governance, assurance and delivery strategies are embedded across all BCT projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape long‑term transport policy and deliver tangible improvements for residents, businesses and visitors. Why Join Us? Make a real difference – shape transport systems that improve health, accessibility, safety and opportunity for Black Country communities Work at scale – lead strategic projects that cross local authority boundaries and have regional impact Influence and leadership – operate at a senior level, working closely with directors, elected members and regional partners Innovation with purpose – help deliver new approaches and technologies that support sustainable, future‑ready transport Supportive public‑sector environment – be part of a collaborative, values‑driven organisation committed to professional development and public service For more information about the role, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification. Check out the BCT website to see more about what we do: https://www.blackcountrytransport.org.uk/ If you have any questions, please contact Stuart Everton, Black Country Director of Transport: Stuart.Everton@blackcountrytransport.org.uk NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027: The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. 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We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification