Head of Transport Services
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Location
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
1/9/2025
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About The Job
Salary: £61,745 to £64,987 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Transport Services within our Council. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to lead, manage, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team while shaping the future of our Transport Strategy, Fleet Transport, and Bus Service Improvement Plans. The successful candidate will ensure our transport services align with statutory obligations, health and safety protocols, and our ambitious goals for sustainable transport solutions.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic vision and direction, working closely with senior council members and stakeholders to deliver services that support our Luton 2040 ambitions. You will oversee the operational management of major revenue and capital schemes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations while maximising efficiency and commercial opportunities.
As the Council’s representative on regional and national transport matters, you will play a key role in developing long-term strategies, influencing policy, and ensuring collaborative planning across departments and external agencies. Your expertise will drive improvements, optimise service delivery, and generate additional income through innovative approaches to fleet and transport management.
This is a role for a visionary leader who is ready to contribute to the Council’s mission while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About You
You are an experienced and dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing and delivering complex transport policies and projects. With substantial experience in strategic transport management, procurement, contract monitoring, and fleet operations, you possess the ability to deliver outcomes that align with corporate and national objectives.
Your ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams during periods of high demand and conflicting priorities sets you apart. You are adept at fostering a collaborative environment while maintaining focus on delivering quality services. Strong communication and negotiation skills enable you to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and present complex reports and strategies with clarity.
You hold in-depth knowledge of transport and highway legislation, equality issues, and financial management. Your strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans are complemented by analytical capabilities and a commitment to achieving results within budget and on time.
With chartered status in Transport or equivalent senior-level experience, you demonstrate a dedication to professional development and leadership. You are ready to take on a role that requires attending meetings outside of normal office hours and visiting sites across the borough.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transport services, shaping the future of sustainable mobility and contributing to the Council’s ambitious vision for our community. If you have the expertise, drive, and passion to lead in this challenging and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Salary: £61,745 to £64,987 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Transport Services within our Council. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to lead, manage, and inspire a multi-disciplinary team while shaping the future of our Transport Strategy, Fleet Transport, and Bus Service Improvement Plans. The successful candidate will ensure our transport services align with statutory obligations, health and safety protocols, and our ambitious goals for sustainable transport solutions.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic vision and direction, working closely with senior council members and stakeholders to deliver services that support our Luton 2040 ambitions. You will oversee the operational management of major revenue and capital schemes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations while maximising efficiency and commercial opportunities.
As the Council’s representative on regional and national transport matters, you will play a key role in developing long-term strategies, influencing policy, and ensuring collaborative planning across departments and external agencies. Your expertise will drive improvements, optimise service delivery, and generate additional income through innovative approaches to fleet and transport management.
This is a role for a visionary leader who is ready to contribute to the Council’s mission while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About You
You are an experienced and dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing and delivering complex transport policies and projects. With substantial experience in strategic transport management, procurement, contract monitoring, and fleet operations, you possess the ability to deliver outcomes that align with corporate and national objectives.
Your ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams during periods of high demand and conflicting priorities sets you apart. You are adept at fostering a collaborative environment while maintaining focus on delivering quality services. Strong communication and negotiation skills enable you to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and present complex reports and strategies with clarity.
You hold in-depth knowledge of transport and highway legislation, equality issues, and financial management. Your strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans are complemented by analytical capabilities and a commitment to achieving results within budget and on time.
With chartered status in Transport or equivalent senior-level experience, you demonstrate a dedication to professional development and leadership. You are ready to take on a role that requires attending meetings outside of normal office hours and visiting sites across the borough.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transport services, shaping the future of sustainable mobility and contributing to the Council’s ambitious vision for our community. If you have the expertise, drive, and passion to lead in this challenging and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Advertise with us.
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
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