At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage Oldham's Strategic Transportation team to enhance the transport network.
- Company: Join Oldham Council, dedicated to creating vibrant and safe neighbourhoods.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to inclusive recruitment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community transport and contribute to a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer or similar qualification with senior-level transportation experience.
The predicted salary is between 58896 - 58896 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,593 - £58,896 per annum (Grade 3)
Hours: 36.66 per week (Full-time, hybrid working)
Location: Spindles Shopping Centre, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Interview Date: Friday 11 September 2026 (option for interview via Teams)
Hiring Manager: elizabeth.dryden-stuart@oldham.gov.uk / peter.richards@oldham.gov.uk (Please do not send CV's here, we require the application form)
Role Overview: To lead and effectively manage the council’s Strategic Transportation team, you will help to manage and improve Oldham’s transport network by providing knowledgeable technical input and advice in support of the council’s Transport Strategy, working with internal highways colleagues on the commissioning of the Highways Capital Programme and provide the key liaison between the council and Transport for Greater Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead the development and delivery of the Oldham Transport Strategy, enable the delivery of Transport and Highways Programmes and the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Strategic Transport team and facilitate an efficient and effective deployment of its resources to achieve its work programme.
- To ensure the delivery of a range of strategic transport investment programmes and to enable an increase in active travel in the borough.
- To represent the Council in dealings with internal and external stakeholders such as Councillors, Council committees and meetings, other local authorities, government bodies, other public sector organisations and private sector companies and suppliers.
Key Requirements:
- Qualification as a Chartered Engineer or similar professional qualification.
- Experience at a senior level in relation to transportation related activities in a large organisation.
- Experience of extensive and effective partnership working with a variety of key partners and stakeholders, including resolving conflict between internal and external partners.
- Experience of presenting complex information to a range of stakeholders (Councillors, committees, senior management, public sector organisations and Government departments) both verbally and in writing.
About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions.
Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate: ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’. These shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.
Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:
- 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service.
- The option to purchase additional annual leave.
- An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
- Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
- Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
- Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
- Staff recognition and celebration events.
- Peer support groups.
Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.
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