We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of a Head of Highways & Parking Operations, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £465.59-£649.00/day

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of Highways & Parking Operations. This role is critical in ensuring the effective delivery of a wide range of highways and parking services for the Council. The successful candidate will oversee major infrastructure and operational projects, manage multimillion-pound budgets, and lead service development initiatives. You will work closely with senior leadership, external partners (such as TfL), and local communities to deliver services that are efficient, sustainable, and responsive to the boroughs needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of all highways and parking operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across the service, aligned with corporate objectives and KPIs.
• Lead, develop, and support a high-performing team.
• Foster a positive, innovative, and high-performance culture.
  
• Ensure all procurement complies with Council and statutory requirements.

Requirements:

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven senior leadership experience in highways and parking services.
• In-depth knowledge of highways legislation (e.g., NRSWA 1994, Traffic Management Act 2004).
• Experience with budget management and major contractor performance oversight.
• Strong communication, strategic planning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work across disciplines and with external stakeholders.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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