Strategic Lead for Traffic & Transport

Could you be the person who helps shape a greener, smarter, and more connected transport future for North East Lincolnshire? If youre someone whos passionate about sustainable transport, strategic planning, and delivering real change, this could be the role for you. Were looking for a Strategic Lead for Traffic & Transport to lead the development and delivery of our Local Transport Plan and drive forward innovative solutions that support decarbonisation, economic growth, and community wellbeing. North East Lincolnshire Council is reimagining the way highways and transport services are deliveredplacing innovation, sustainability, and community at the heart of everything we do. As part of this bold transformation, were creating exciting new leadership roles for passionate professionals ready to shape the future of our boroughs infrastructure. Whats the role all about? This is your chance to lead a service thats central to how people live, work, and move. Youll oversee traffic management, road safety, street works, and sustainable transport initiativesensuring they align with local and regional priorities. Youll work closely with the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined Authority and other partners to secure investment and deliver projects that make a real differencefrom safer streets to greener travel options. What will your day look like? Leading a team of transport professionals to deliver high-impact services and strategies. Developing and implementing innovative transport solutions that support net zero goals. Engaging with communities, stakeholders, and partners to shape and deliver transport priorities. Aligning transport planning with broader economic and land use strategies. Who are we looking for? You bring a wealth of experience in traffic and transport planning, with a strong grasp of legislation, policy, and best practice. Youve led teams, built partnerships, and delivered strategies that drive real-world outcomes. Youre forward-thinking, adaptable, and passionate about the enabling power of transport to transform lives and places. For more information please contact: Closing date - 13 th July Interviews 22 nd July We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. As part of your Reward NEL package , you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive Reward NEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

Location: Grimsby, North East, GB

Posted Date: 7/10/2025