At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Transport Policy & Projects team to deliver sustainable transport initiatives.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking local government team in Hove.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, family-friendly policies, and extensive learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to community representation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by promoting sustainable transport solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in transport policy management and project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 68949 - 75505 £ per year.
Permanent role within City Infrastructure, reporting to the Service Director. Location: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ.
Salary: £68,949 – £75,505. Contractual hours: 37. Basis: Flexi Hours.
Closing date: 19 July 2026. Interview date: 27 July 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Transport Policy & Projects team, working across City Infrastructure and City Operations directorate.
- Ensuring delivery of the new sustainable Transport Plan through capital transport projects.
- Reducing harmful emissions from transport by encouraging sustainable bus operations.
- Delivering the Bus Service Improvement Plan.
- Protecting and restoring the city's coastal and seafront highway infrastructure.
- Delivering the flood management strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience managing transport policy and projects, with a proven track record of delivering projects, managing significant budgets and framework contracts.
- Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and statutory functions within City Infrastructure.
- Practical experience of procurement and contract management.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, influencing, advocating, and brokering agreement.
- Basic DBS check required.
Benefits
- Salary £68,949 – £75,505.
- Local Government Pension Scheme including employer contributions.
- Interest free rental deposit loan scheme.
- Family friendly policies.
- Staff discounts, including travel and wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including BME, White Other, disabled, male or trans.
Political Restriction
This role is designated as politically restricted, meaning political activity outside of work is restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Head of Transport Policy and Projects in Hove employer: Brighton & Hove City Council
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Contact Details:
Brighton & Hove City Council Recruitment Team
