Associate Director - Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy and Delivery)

Associate Director - Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy & Delivery)

Salary: £92,995.00 - £104,484.00
Location: Dudley, West Midlands - on site
Employer: Dudley MBC

Be the change. Lead the future. Improve lives.

Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding individual to join our senior leadership team as the Associate Director for Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy & Delivery).This high-impact, high-profile role is central to the Council's improvement journey, focusing on upholding the highest standards of governance and championing continuous improvement.

You will drive strategic and operational change, work closely with Directors and Group Directors, and lead Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy and Delivery) and support street scene operations, and their associated resources to enhance community well-being, promote sustainability, deliver key priorities aligned with our vision and ensure proper compliance and effective business operations of the council.

You will be part of the Council's senior leadership team, driving the transformation agenda by maximising technology and automation, fostering a culture of high performance, and ensuring modernised, efficient services that prioritise customers.

• Support the Director in managing functions within the service area, providing guidance to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies, translating corporate goals into actionable plans.
• Identify and address opportunities and challenges with innovative solutions.
• Drive transformation through the Council's new operating model and foster an adaptable workforce.
• Accountability and leadership for:
  1. Management and strategic oversight of the Council's transport operations, including fleet services, home-to-school transport, and street furniture and maintenance.
  2. Oversee local safety schemes and road safety education programmes, ensuring community wellbeing and compliance with statutory duties.
  3. Ensure asset integrity, risk management, and compliance with industry standards for Highways, Highways Development Control, Transport, and Traffic.
  4. Work collaboratively across the region, departments, and with external partners to deliver integrated, sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, maximising investment into the borough.
  5. Oversee parking policy, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), and civil parking enforcement.
  6. Embed a value-for-money approach and ensure transparency of costs across all infrastructure and transport services

If you are a forward-thinking e professional with a passion for public service and transformation, we want to hear from you.

Why Dudley?

Dudley is a borough on the rise - ambitious, inclusive and committed to change. Join us and play a central role in helping our residents live healthier, more independent lives.This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the Council, working at the forefront of innovation and governance.Be part of a leadership team committed to improving services, efficiency, and customer experience for our community.

Apply now and be part of something that truly makes a difference. For more information please visit: Dudley Council jobs website (URL: )

For an informal discussion please contact Nick McGurk, Group Director for Communities and Growth via Jo Cook -

Application Process

Applications close: Friday 10 October 2025.

The recruitment process will be to undertake technical interviews with longlisted applicants to confirm the shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and attend final interviews.

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Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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Attached documents
Associate Director - Infrastructure (Transport Strategy and Delivery) - JD.pdf
Employee Benefits List.pdf