Description
Job Description: Head of Highways & Parking Operations
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a strong background in highways and parking management. You should be ambitious, proactive, and capable of producing measurable improvements across various public sector projects. You should have a comprehensive understanding of statutory and legal requirements along with exceptional management, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
What the Job Involves
This role involves leading the Highways & Parking Operations for Hillingdon Council. As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for effective service delivery, driving continuous improvement, and managing substantial capital investment projects. You will engage with senior leadership, external partners, and stakeholders to develop long-term strategies while ensuring performance targets are met. The role includes providing leadership across a wide range of operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing budgets and resources effectively.
Skills
- Leadership and management of multi-disciplinary teams
- Strategic development and implementation skills
- Expertise in highways and parking legislation
- Financial management and budgeting acumen
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Project management and delivery against KPIs
- Experience in change management and continuous improvement
- Risk management
- Professional project management methodologies
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and project management software
