Service Co-ordinator - Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Trafford

Trafford Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Full time

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Head of Service - Highways, Transportation & Greenspace
Transport
Highways
Job Title – Head of Service - Highways, Transportation & Greenspace
Location – Hybrid – Split between Trafford Council, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0 TH and Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LF
Working Pattern – Full Time
Contract type – Permanent

We are seeking a Head of Service – Highways Transportation and Greenspaces who will lead and manage a varied and interesting portfolio throughout the borough affecting the whole population every day.

From the strategic development to the operational maintenance of our Highway network, parking services and transportation projects this role will work with our partners to make Trafford's roads safer and more inclusive for all residents of the borough.

This role will also take a leading role in making our many and varied greenspaces accessible to all, utilizing varied opportunities from leisure to media and filming.

This role will be responsible for some of the most interesting and exciting projects helping to shape Trafford's transport and environment.

Working with external partners such as TfGM, Developers, DfT and GMCA to ensure delivery of highway and transportation projects within Trafford to be fit for the future .

You will be an experienced professional in the field of highways and transportation.

You will need to bring a clear understanding of these issues and the wider transport environment to the role as well as a strong ability to deliver diverse transportation and greenspace capital projects for the council to deliver real change for the travelling public.

Excellent experience of contract management is required and the demonstrable skills of commercial and financial acumen within it; Knowledge of Legal and Legislative requirements, relevant policies, strategies, latest developments, market trends and alternative service delivery models is required.

You should possess several years' experience in the field of Highways operations and capital delivery / Transportation and greenspace delivery, within or working with local government.

From its leafy suburbs to its more urban areas, the borough takes pride in its strong, diverse communities, its cultural and sporting heritage and its position at the heart of the region's economic powerhouse.

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.

Trafford – where all our residents, businesses and communities prosper

Through our new vision, we are making a commitment to work together across different services and agencies to make the best use of our resources.

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Chris Morris - Director of Highways, Transportation and Environment Telephone:
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged.

You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture.

With the General Data Protection Regulations coming into force we have in place a new privacy notice for staff, contractors, volunteers, trainees, those on work experience and job applicants.

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Highways
Job Title – Head of Service - Highways, Transportation & Greenspace
Location – Hybrid – Split between Trafford Council, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0 TH and Tatton House, 11 Caldey Road, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LF
Working Pattern – Full Time
Contract type – Permanent