York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Heads of Service - Transport
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This is an exciting and transformative time for our organisation and our region. Through devolution, we have been given new powers, responsibilities and investment opportunities that enable us to shape the future of transport across York and North Yorkshire. From bustling urban centres to some of the country's most rural communities, we have a unique opportunity to create a transport network that supports economic growth, improves connectivity and enhances quality of life for everyone who lives, works and visits here.
To help achieve this ambition, we are growing our Transport Directorate and recruiting exceptional people to join our team. We are seeking three senior leaders — Head of Public Transport, Head of Transport Programmes and Head of Transport Strategy
Head of Public Transport
As Head of Public Transport, you will lead one of the most high-profile and strategically important areas within our portfolio. With bus and rail reform, service improvement and the transfer of additional transport responsibilities on the horizon, this role will be central to improving public transport provision across the region. I am looking for a credible and influential leader who can build strong relationships with operators, stakeholders and elected members while driving forward an ambitious agenda for change.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and influential transport leader with experience operating in complex, stakeholder-rich environments. You will bring:
- Significant experience working at a senior level within the transport sector.
- Expertise in bus service delivery, public transport operations, policy and investment.
- Knowledge of bus franchising, Enhanced Partnerships, concessionary travel and public transport legislation.
- Experience managing major budgets, contracts, business cases and complex programmes.
- A strong track record of partnership working, stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels.
- The ability to provide credible advice to elected members, senior leaders and government stakeholders.
- Outstanding leadership skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
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Whether your background is within a Combined Authority, local government, transport operator, consultancy or wider public transport environment, you will have the credibility, vision and ambition to drive meaningful change.
Head of Transport Programmes
As Head of Transport Programmes, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and assurance of a substantial programme of transport investment. This role will ensure funding is effectively managed, investment priorities are delivered, and partners are supported to achieve successful outcomes. I am seeking a strategic leader with strong programme management, governance and partnership skills who can help maximise the impact of transport investment across York and North Yorkshire.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded leader with substantial experience of delivering major programmes and investment portfolios. You will bring:
- Significant experience within transport, infrastructure, regeneration or major capital programme environments.
- A strong track record of leading complex programmes, projects and investment portfolios.
- Expertise in programme governance, assurance, risk management and benefits realisation.
- Experience managing substantial budgets, business cases, funding programmes and contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience in negotiating with government departments, local authorities and strategic partners.
- The ability to provide strategic challenge, independent assurance and expert advice to senior leaders and elected representatives.
- Proven leadership experience, including developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.
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You may currently be working within a Combined Authority, local government, central government, transport organisation, consultancy or wider infrastructure environment. Most importantly, you will have the credibility, strategic mindset and leadership capability to deliver complex programmes in a dynamic and politically aware environment
Head of Transport Strategy
About You
We are looking for a strategic transport professional with the vision, credibility and leadership skills to operate successfully within a complex and politically aware environment. You will bring:
- Significant experience developing transport policy, strategies and long-term plans.
- A strong track record of leading Local Transport Plans, transport strategies or equivalent policy programmes.
- Experience operating within local government, Combined Authorities or similarly complex public sector environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and partnership working skills.
- The ability to influence senior leaders, elected members, government departments and strategic partners.
- Experience translating evidence, data and emerging trends into effective and deliverable policy.
- Strong leadership capability, including developing teams, driving change and shaping organisational priorities.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling strategies, reports and policy documents.
- Whether your background is in a Combined Authority, local authority, consultancy, transport planning organisation or government department, you will have the ability to think strategically, build consensus and drive meaningful change.
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