Black Strategic Transport Manager

Black Country Strategic Transport Manager

Salary - £62,129 - £65,632 (Grade
9)

Hours - 37 Hrs per week

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work Style
- Flexible: working from home with 2 days in a council location

Black Country Transport (BCT) is a collaborative partnership bringing together transport officers from Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton councils, supported by a central team that leads on the development and delivery of cross‑boundary transport schemes. By working collectively across local authority boundaries, BCT enables strategic planning, consistency of delivery and better outcomes for communities across the Black Country.

This is an exciting time to join Black Country Transport. The organisation has ambitious plans to grow the network of infrastructure in the Black Country, secure increased external funding, and become a centre of excellence for transport professionals.

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Strategic Transport Manager to lead on transport strategy, policy, active travel, innovation and the development of major transport programmes on behalf of the four Black Country local authorities. This role offers the opportunity to shape long‑term transport policy and deliver tangible improvements for residents, businesses and visitors.

The successful candidate will have an appropriate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and a post graduate qualification or equivalent experience. Extensive experience within a transport strategy and policy environment is essential along with a detailed knowledge of planning and transport legislation and functions.

Proven experience of leading significant complex projects and developing strategies is required, alongside proven ability to achieve specific objectives and meet challenging deadlines. Project management experience is essential and a qualification in a related discipline would be desirable.

Understanding project delivery and acceptance processes within a local government is also essential.

• Make a real difference – shape transport systems that improve health, accessibility, safety and opportunity for Black Country communities
• Work at scale – lead strategic projects that cross local authority boundaries and have regional impact
• Influence and leadership – operate at a senior level, working closely with directors, elected members and regional partners
• Innovation with purpose – help deliver new approaches and technologies that support sustainable, future‑ready transport
• Supportive public‑sector environment – be part of a collaborative, values‑driven organisation committed to professional development and public service

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Marianne Page, Black Country Head fo strategic Transport:
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All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location.

Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further…