About the role
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to join us as our Head of Strategic Transport & Delivery, helping to shape how people move across Kirklees and connect to the wider region.
This is a key leadership role where you will ensure transport and connectivity help drive economic growth, regeneration, housing delivery and our climate ambitions. You’ll play a central role in influencing investment and delivering major projects that make a real difference to our communities.
What you’ll be doing
You will:
- Set the direction for transport across Kirklees, ensuring it supports regeneration, inclusion, health and net zero goals
- Lead the development and delivery of a strong pipeline of transport projects and investments
- Work closely with partners such as West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to influence regional priorities and secure funding
- Oversee major programmes including bus network improvements, rail developments and future mass transit
- Ensure projects are delivered effectively, with clear governance, strong financial management and real measurable outcomes
- Build strong partnerships internally and externally to support integrated, place-based delivery
You’ll be at the forefront of shaping how transport supports our towns, neighbourhoods and economy, now and in the future.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with the ability to influence at a senior level.
You will bring:
- A relevant professional qualification
- Significant senior leadership experience within the transport sector
- Strong experience in strategy, policy, business cases and transport programme delivery
- Excellent stakeholder and partnership working skills, including working with senior leaders and political stakeholders
- A strong understanding of local government and the wider policy landscape
- Financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and securing funding
You will also demonstrate:
- Strategic thinking and the ability to turn vision into delivery
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop high-performing teams
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and delivering the best outcomes for residents
- A flexible, innovative and solutions-focused approach
Why join us?
At Kirklees Council, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead high-impact work that shapes the future of transport across the region
- Work on major regional programmes including rail, mass transit and bus reform
- Influence investment decisions that support economic growth and sustainability
- Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team
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