Location: Birmingham, Leeds and London (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
A senior leadership opportunity at the heart of the Department for Transport’s Public Transport Strategy and Security Directorate, leading delivery of high‑profile government priorities including safer streets and improved public health. This role has significant strategic influence, shaping national policy and driving cross‑government collaboration to improve personal safety, reduce violence against women and girls, and enhance transport outcomes for millions of users. Alongside leading a high‑impact policy portfolio, the role also provides corporate leadership across the Public Transport and Local Group, ensuring effective delivery across a complex and high‑profile agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and co‑ordinate DfT’s contribution to the cross-Whitehall Safer Streets Mission, working with partners across government and the wider DfT family
- Drive a programme to reduce violence against women and girls and antisocial behaviour across all modes of transport
- Provide strategic oversight of personal safety initiatives across local transport, rail, roads and active travel
- Lead the Public Transport Portfolio Office, including strategic financial and resource management, governance, and organisational delivery
About you
You will need to be able to show, through your application, that you have the professional skills, breadth of experience and personal qualities for this post, as well as the leadership skills to succeed at Deputy Director level in the Senior Civil Service.
As a Civil Service employee, you’ll be entitled to a large range of benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus public holidays and privilege day
- Flexible working options including part-time and term-time working
- Generous paid maternity and paternity leave
- Access to wellbeing support and workplace facilities
- Inclusive policies, staff networks, and diversity talent programmes
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 28th June 2026
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