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Corporate Lead - Highways

Halifax Permanent £65,000 - £65,001 per year View Job Description
Provide strategic oversight of highways services, ensuring Calderdale is recognised for excellence, creativity and strong financial stewardship while achieving tangible benefits for people, places and the economy. Based in Halifax, the Corporate Lead - Highways is a key role within the Council's senior leadership team, championing progressive thinking, accountability, continuous improvement and an empowered, high‑performing workforce.
  • Lead a critical function overseeing all aspects of the highway network
  • Improve community outcomes by enhancing highway asset safety and condition

About Our Client

Calderdale is a distinctive borough in West Yorkshire, known for its striking rural landscapes, vibrant towns, rich industrial heritage and growing national profile in culture, creativity and screen tourism. Home to diverse and resilient communities, a strong economy and a thriving voluntary sector, we deliver essential services while supporting innovation, green growth and inclusive prosperity.

Job Description

The Corporate Lead - Highways will:

  • Lead the strategic planning and delivery of highways services, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Oversee the management and maintenance of assets and highways infrastructure across the area.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines within the public sector.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on highways-related matters to senior management.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in highways operations.
  • Manage annual budgets for Highways (c. £5M) and capital works (c. £10m) effectively.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Corporate Lead - Highways should have:

  • Proven leadership experience in highways management within the public sector and government or a related industry.
  • Strong knowledge of highways legislation, policies, and best practices.
  • The ability to understand issues and their impact on the community and how best to tackle them effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with a proven ability to take the lead.
  • Experience in budget management and financial oversight.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience.

What's on Offer

The role of Corporate Lead - Highways benefits from:

  • Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum.
  • Access to a Local Government pension scheme.
  • Hybrid and flexible working.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Opportunity to lead a critical function within public sector and government.
  • Work within a large organisation committed to community development and infrastructure excellence.



If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role in Halifax within public sector and government, apply today to make a meaningful impact in the Calderdale area.

Contact
Adam Masterson
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6998249
Phone number
+44 121 634 6995

Job summary

Job function
Public Sector
Subsector
Construction/Maintenance
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Halifax
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Adam Masterson
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6995
Job reference
JN-042026-6998249