202 Full time, Executive / Management / Consulting jobs in Smethwick, Sandwell

Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding individual to join our senior leadership team as the Associate Director for Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy & Delivery). This high-impact, high-profile role is central to the Council's improvement journey, focusing on upholding the highest standards of governance and championing continuous improvement. You will drive strategic and operational change, work closely with Directors and Group Directors, and lead Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy and Delivery) and support street scene operations, and their associated resources to enhance community well-being, promote sustainability, deliver key priorities aligned with our vision and ensure proper compliance and effective business operations of the council. You will be part of the Council's senior leadership team, driving the transformation agenda by maximising technology and automation, fostering a culture of high performance, and ensuring modernised, efficient services that prioritise customers.,

• Support the Director in managing functions within the service area, providing guidance to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies, translating corporate goals into actionable plans.
• Identify and address opportunities and challenges with innovative solutions.
• Drive transformation through the Council's new operating model and foster an adaptable workforce.
• Accountability and leadership for:
1. Management and strategic oversight of the Council's transport operations, including fleet services, home-to-school transport, and street furniture and maintenance. 2. Oversee local safety schemes and road safety education programmes, ensuring community wellbeing and compliance with statutory duties. 3. Ensure asset integrity, risk management, and compliance with industry standards for Highways, Highways Development Control, Transport, and Traffic. 4. Work collaboratively across the region, departments, and with external partners to deliver integrated, sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, maximising investment into the borough. 5. Oversee parking policy, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), and civil parking enforcement. 6. Embed a value-for-money approach and ensure transparency of costs across all infrastructure and transport services If you are a forward-thinking e professional with a passion for public service and transformation, we want to hear from you. Why Dudley? Dudley is a borough on the rise - ambitious, inclusive and committed to change. Join us and play a central role in helping our residents live healthier, more independent lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the Council, working at the forefront of innovation and governance. Be part of a leadership team committed to improving services, efficiency, and customer experience for our community., The recruitment process will be to undertake technical interviews with longlisted applicants to confirm the shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and attend final interviews.

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it! You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents