Outstanding services to people and places across the borough. We are passionate about creating a borough that is a great place to live, work and visit, where people are happy, healthy and able to thrive. North Tyneside is known for its vibrant community, rich history, and diverse landscapes, making it a unique and dynamic place to live and visit. Home to over 200,000 residents, North Tyneside offers a unique combination of urban, rural, coastal, and riverside environments. Our Longsands beach has proudly held Blue Flag status for 30 consecutive years, and the village of Tynemouth being voted as one of the best places to live in the UK. We are looking for a Head of Highways and Transportation who will be at the forefront of leading, developing and maintaining a clear strategic vision for the future of North Tyneside. As Head of Highways and Transportation, you will be an inspiring and motivational professional who has experience leading large scale, cross functional teams to deliver successfully deliver North Tyneside Council’s priorities. What We’re Looking For: ● Strategic vision : Provide visionary leadership and communicate clear strategic direction to colleagues across the Local Authority, Elected Members and the residents of North Tyneside. ● Staff Leadership : Inspire and manage a diverse team of professionals, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. ● Strategic Planning: Lead the formulation and execution of strategic plans to achieve long-term objectives. ● Policy Implementation: Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with the council’s goals. ● Educational Background : Have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject / discipline e.g. Civil Engineering or be able to demonstrate substantial experience in delivering a Highways and Transport service ● Experience: Have a deep understanding of Highways / Network Management and Strategic Transport, and a thorough understanding of the local government organisation and regional and national governance arrangements around Highways, Transport and Sustainable Travel. ● Strong track Record : Extensive experience working at a senior level in a Highways / Transportation environment. With the ability to demonstrates evidence of change management experience, delivering new working practices, cultural and structural change and an understanding of the modernising local government agenda and changes in public sector policy development. ● Values: Put our values into practice daily: we listen, we care, we are ambitious, we are good value for money. ● Skills: Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities. Want to know more about the role? We understand making the decision to apply for a new role is an important one, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to help with your decision. If you are excited about this opportunity and want to learn more before you apply, we encourage an informal conversation with one of our senior team. Vacancy ID: 281385 Closing date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 23:59 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.