Interim Assistant Director Highways

Interim Assistant Director Highways London Full time 6-month expected contract Negotiable rate - Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Head of Service, Assistant Director or Director looking for your next challenge?   Our client is an ambitious authority who are seeking an experienced Assistant Director with a strong background in highway maintenance and management, along with streetworks. Key Responsibilities:   ·To lead on the development of evidence-led policy and practice across on Highway and Street Works matters. ·To be responsible for the effective financial management of the Highway Management Group budgets both revenue and capital. ·To lead on the development of contract management across the department for driving better outcomes ·To undertake role of the Traffic Manager as required by the Traffic Management Act 2004. ·Lead on Highway Assets including specialist areas such as Climate Change delivery, EV charging, Green Infrastructure, Climate Adaptation. What is required?   ·Managing performance: Proven ability to manage for results with a proven track record of service delivery in a high-performance environment. ·Leadership and motivation: Ability to lead and motivate diverse groups of staff to achieve high levels of performance with good attendance. ·Problem-solving: Ability to anticipate, analyse situations and identify problem areas along with the capacity and the drive to propose and drive through workable solutions.   This role will go quickly so please apply with an updated CV, e-mailing (url removed), alternatively call on (phone number removed) for more information.   FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.   Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information   By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email us