Salary £77,834 - £85,120 | 37 Hours, Full time | Permanent
About the Role
Join Lancashire County Council in this exciting opportunity to lead one of the region’s most vital services—shaping the future of inclusive, efficient, and sustainable transport across Lancashire.
With responsibility for a multi-disciplinary team of around 1,000 staff, you will oversee the delivery of essential services providing SEND home to school transport and adult day and specialist transport. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our communities are connected, supported, and empowered through accessible transport solutions.
About You
We are looking for someone who can lead with purpose and clarity. A strategic thinker who can build strong relationships across the council, with partners, and the public. Ideally, you will have:
* Significant senior leadership experience in transport or strategic operations
* A strong track record of delivering high-quality services and managing large teams
* Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating colleagues and partners to drive service improvement
* Strategic vision, financial acumen, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
* Experience of managing complex stakeholders and relationships at a senior level
For a confidential call with the Director of Highways and Transport, please contact Samantha Mason (Samantha.Mason@lancashire.gov.uk) to arrange this.
Responsibilities
* Accessible Transport operations and strategy
* Home-to-school and SEND transport
* Adult day and specialist transport
* Lead on business planning, budgeting, performance management, and service improvement
* Represent the Council at external forums and stakeholder engagements
What We Offer
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Government Administration
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