Interim Service Manager - Transport Planning and Policy - Local Authority - Rotherham

• Daily Rate: £493.65 (via Umbrella)
• Location: Rotherham (Hybrid working)
• Job Type: Interim

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, influencing, problem-solving, project management, and team leadership skills.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and develop complex policies and programmes for active travel, road safety, bus priority, and other transport initiatives.
• Lead the development of business cases to secure funding for transport projects.
• Formulate local transport policy and strategy, ensuring alignment with sub-regional and national policy.
• Provide input on transportation, traffic, highway, and parking for the Development Management process.
• Maximize financial contributions from development to support transport infrastructure needs.
• Lobby and liaise with bus operators, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, and other strategic partners to increase public transport and active travel.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Transport Planning, Highways, or Traffic Engineering equivalent qualification or suitable experience in a related field.
• Substantial management experience within transport planning and policy.
• Experience in policy development, corporate/strategic planning, and managing change.
• Effective management of people within a customer-focused service delivery environment.
• Successful budget management and evaluation of competing budgetary priorities.
• Experience in performance management and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of Local Government democratic processes and political context.
• Understanding of legislative frameworks and government policy agendas.
• Experience in partnership and multi-agency working.
• Successful project management and service delivery to set standards.
• Application of risk management in strategy setting and identifying principal risks.
• Level 7 qualification (e.g., Post Graduate Certificates and Diplomas) or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience.

General Requirements:

• Able to work flexibly and travel to various locations.
• Good attendance record and no serious health problems impacting job performance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
• Adherence to Council policy and procedures, including Environmental, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Risk Management, Data Protection, Safeguarding, and Financial Regulations.
• Participation in emergency planning duties as required.

To apply for this Interim Service Manager position in Transport Planning & Policy, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.