Head of Transport Policy and Projects

Head of Transport Policy & Projects

Permanent role within City Infrastructure, reporting to the Service Director. Location: Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ.

Salary: £68,949 – £75,505. Contractual hours: 37. Basis: Flexi Hours.

Closing date: 19 July 2026. Interview date: 27 July 2026.

Responsibilities

Lead the Transport Policy & Projects team, working across City Infrastructure and City Operations directorate. Key actions include:

• Ensuring delivery of the new sustainable Transport Plan through capital transport projects.
• Reducing harmful emissions from transport by encouraging sustainable bus operations.
• Delivering the Bus Service Improvement Plan.
• Protecting and restoring the city’s coastal and seafront highway infrastructure.
• Delivering the flood management strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should have:

• Extensive experience managing transport policy and projects, with a proven track record of delivering projects, managing significant budgets and framework contracts.
• Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and statutory functions within City Infrastructure.
• Practical experience of procurement and contract management.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, influencing, advocating, and brokering agreement.
• Basic DBS check required.

Benefits

• Salary £68,949 – £75,505.
• Local Government Pension Scheme including employer contributions.
• Interest free rental deposit loan scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Staff discounts, including travel and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including BME, White Other, disabled, male or trans.

Political Restriction

This role is designated as politically restricted, meaning political activity outside of work is restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.