As the Transport Strategy Manager, you will lead the strategic arm of the Transport Function within the Combined County Authority, overseeing the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Local Transport Plan (LTP), the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), and a range of associated strategies.

You will manage a small but expanding team and act as an intelligent client for externally commissioned work, ensuring high‑quality outputs, robust governance, and alignment with statutory duties.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, politically astute leader with the ability to operate in a complex and fast‑moving environment.

You will bring:

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience operating at a senior management level in a complex organisation, preferably public sector

Strong experience developing integrated, multi‑modal transport strategies

A thorough understanding of national and regional transport policy

Proven ability to lead partnerships, influence stakeholders, and negotiate effectively

Skills in analysing complex information, presenting to large groups, and making decisions under pressure

A strategic mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace

High levels of integrity, credibility, and professional judgement

Experience with commissioning, procurement processes, and contractor management

Budget management and commercial negotiation skills

Above all, we’re looking for someone able to combine vision with delivery, balancing strategic direction‑setting with the practicalities of transitioning a new transport function into full operation.