Head of Strategic Transport & Delivery

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Skills & Regeneration

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 18 to Grade 19

Salary

£62,474 to £73,056

Advert Wording

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.

You Will

What you’ll be doing

• 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

David Wildman is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Closing date

07 June 2026, 11:55 PM

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