Director of Highways & Parking Strategy

Environment Journal; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 134,000 - GBP 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government office in Walthamstow is seeking a dynamic manager to oversee a budget of £56m for highways and related services. The role focuses on leading customer service and parking enforcement, as well as designing local traffic management projects. Candidates should possess significant experience in senior strategic management and strong interpersonal skills, required to drive impactful change. This full-time position offers a salary range of £134k - £141k, with applications open until March 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant senior strategic management experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to emerging issues.
• Credibility, integrity, and ability to build relationships across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a budget of around £56m for highways and related services.
• Lead customer service, parking enforcement, maintenance, and capital projects across the highway network.
• Design and implement local traffic management and capital improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic management

Job description

A local government office in Walthamstow is seeking a dynamic manager to oversee a budget of £56m for highways and related services. The role focuses on leading customer service and parking enforcement, as well as designing local traffic management projects. Candidates should possess significant experience in senior strategic management and strong interpersonal skills, required to drive impactful change. This full-time position offers a salary range of £134k - £141k, with applications open until March 2, 2026.