The West England Mayoral Combined Authority leads on growth, inclusion and sustainability for the vibrant areas of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and Bath and North East Somerset.

The West of England Combined Authority is leading on the government’s growth agenda, building on the opportunities of our region’s growth areas of innovation, advanced manufacturing, logistics and digital technology as well as the rural economy, to create a brighter, fairer, greener future for nearly one million.

Why Join West England Mayoral Combined Authority Now?

The West England Mayoral Combined Authority is at the centre of government priorities, making it an exciting time to come on board. With a bold commitment to grow our economy, lead on the just transition to the green economy, the MCA is leading the way in sustainable and innovative transport solutions. By joining the MCA, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of transport in one of the UK's fastest growing regions, driving long-term economic, and environmental goals.

Additionally, the recent Government white paper on transport policy has set the stage for significant advancements and investments in the sector. This emphasizes the importance of sustainable transport solutions, integrated systems, and innovative technologies, aligning perfectly with the mayoral MCAs vision and goals. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation at the centre of government ambitions.

About the Role

The Director of Transport Programmes will be responsible for leading a high-impact portfolio of various transport projects, directly contributing to West England Mayoral Combined Authority’s economic growth and sustainability and ensuring a lasting impact on regional growth. The Director of Transport Programmes will be responsible for connecting people to opportunity and transforming the way people move around the region. You will be responsible for monitoring programme progress, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and ensuring the best value for money. Your ability to work with stakeholders in this role will be key, as you will need to develop robust business cases, and prioritise funding for projects that will provide the most significant benefits to the region, and result in improved outcomes.

You will need to be commercially aware, overseeing contract negotiation and management, ensuring contracts are aligned with strategic goals, and can work in alignment with the Combined Authority and our broader aims Your role will be far-reaching, and you will be expected to have close collaboration with both internal stakeholders such as the Executive Director of Transport, and Combined Authority colleagues, whilst also maintaining strong relationships with public sector partners, contractors, and consultants. You will be expected to leverage your knowledge in industry best practice and remain informed on new advancements in transport and infrastructure to ensure the programmes are successful.

About You/The Candidate

You will need to be a highly credible transport leader, with experience in a complex, high profile, and multi stakeholder environment. Your programme experience to date will be critical to your success, and you will need to demonstrate your project and programme leadership experience, orchestrating major projects, or leading as the Senior Responsible Officer on these programmes. As you will be working with contractors, you will need sound knowledge of UK and EU Public Procurement Requirements, as well as an understanding of public sector financing and funding. You will need to demonstrate your success in business case presentation and awarding, and your ability to manage multiple pressing priorities, as you will be managing a broad portfolio of responsibilities and projects in this role.

Your influencing and communication skills will be critical in this role, and you will need to ensure you build a trusted relationship with both your internal and external stakeholders, and your knowledge of contract management, risk management, and budgetary responsibilities will support you in achieving this. As a leader, you will need to be comfortable with coaching and mentoring a team, in order to build a high-performing team, where everyone is aligned in their thinking and priorities.

For an informal conversation on the role, please contact:

Marek Dobrowolski

Marek.dobrowolski@berwickpartners.co.uk

+ 44 7793 529 576

Corinne Attwood

Corinne.Attwood@berwickpartners.co.uk

+44 (0) 121 654 5954

Closing date: 9am on Monday 17th March