Job Introduction
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a driven, confident and proactive Head of Infrastructure Directorate Performance, to support the Strategic Director of Infrastructure to manage the operations and performance of the largest Directorate within our organisation. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an internal or external candidate to take the next career step towards a Director-level role, and to be an integral part of delivering effective, sustainable transport across the West of England.
Working directly with the Strategic Director, you would be responsible for supporting them to deliver a range of key performance drivers, including oversight of the complex change programme to move to our new target operating model:
- Keeping the Directorate on track to deliver a large portfolio of exciting and innovative infrastructure & transport programmes
- Holding teams accountable to deliver performance metrics and standards
- Managing stakeholder relationships across the Directorate and at a wider senior level
- Ensuring the smooth transition of the Directorate’s 6 services to the new target operating model and enabling it to work effectively and safely
- Drafting communications for the Strategic Director of Infrastructure and representing them at meetings.
We're looking for someone who can confidently negotiate and influence at any level, who can work with and mobilise people to deliver our goals, and who takes the initiative to work quickly and effectively.
Are you a highly organised self-starter with a keen eye for detail and experience in operations, project management, and the public and private sectors?
If you relish change, a complex challenge and your skillset is in getting things done to deliver significant outcomes and benefits in a multi-stakeholder environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please click the apply button below and tell us why you'd be a great fit.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.
