Interim Head of Highways and Parking Operations

We are seeking a critical member in our Environmental team for this high profile role with an interesting portfolio which directly leads, shapes and influences the future of Hillingdon at a pivotal moment in time. The ability to work with all other Directors in a collaborative way is essential.

The role will be:

• Responsible for the leadership and delivery of an effective and efficient highways and parking operations service for Hillingdon Council in accordance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Continuous improvement in the efficient delivery of the service and use of resources, working with the wider Senior Leadership Team and the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members, where required to develop and implement effective highway strategies providing long term direction and shaping of a highways service which is customer focused and responsive.
• Drive forward the development and delivery of robust programmes of work across the team, making a measurable positive impact in line with Key Performance Indicators.
• Develop, lead, and manage a commercially driven team to successfully deliver all financial and performance aspects of highway and parking operations services ensuring robust arrangements are in place for the protection of the Council.
• Responsible for all large highway’s capital investment projects and accountable for budget management and delivery across the service and ensuring revenue funded activities are delivered in accordance with service priorities.
• Achievement of year-on-year efficiency targets and that contracted services remain commercially viable.
• To establish, develop and maintain senior level relationships with external partners including TfL and funders for major road schemes.
• Be responsible for the provision of effective leadership and management of the Council's highway assets including roads, street lighting, structures, gullies, winter planning, PROW, responsive works, parking operations, related technology and specified green and other corporate spaces.
• As Traffic Manager, overseeing the management of the highways network, including inspections, permitting, contracts, legal issues, work programmes, programme management and delivery, asset management and street works; working collaboratively with utilities, contractors and developers to minimise disruption to the network and achieve improved value for money and efficiency across all the teams delivering the highways service.
• Ensuring organisational performance and performance of the supply chain are monitored, measured and maximised and that the requirements of the LIP are achieved, including mandatory and locally set indicators supporting all teams across Highways to meet service levels and performance targets.
• Support, demonstrate and propagate new ways of working and actively participate in implementing organisational change within the directorate and across the Council.
• Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of staff and suppliers delivering highways services.

About You:

• Our preferred candidate will have significant experience as a senior manager, leading a team of technical professionals within the field of highways and parking management.
• You will have significant experience of taking strategic information and translating into project specific operational requirements with effective communication to project teams and internal staff.
• We are ideally looking for a key individual with extensive experience of working in a wide range of highways and parking projects using both traditional and modern forms of design, maintenance and repair.
• You will be able to evidence a successful track record of making a significant contribution at a senior level in local government, or other relevant complex and diverse organisation(s), promoting and delivering a range of key strategic and front line services with proven experience of using professional expertise and judgement to develop and deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes.
• Proven experience and understanding of the role and function of Local Government, working directly with elected members in a member led authority to ensure the effective delivery of solutions that meet the Council’s strategic aims.
• Extensive experience of working, influencing and engaging at a local and national political level.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Additional Information

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.