Director of Highways and Transport
Lancashire County Council
£108,696 - £117,998
Home to 1.5 million residents, more than 55,000 businesses and an economy worth over £40 billion, Lancashire is one of England’s largest and most significant counties. With a Combined County Authority now established and local government reorganisation ahead, there is major investment in transport and infrastructure across the county, and highways and transport will be central to however local government in Lancashire is configured in the years ahead. For a senior leader joining now, this creates a genuine opportunity to shape how these services are designed and delivered within a new structure.
THE ROLE
Highways and Transport is fundamental to Lancashire’s success. The Director will lead a substantial portfolio spanning highways infrastructure, network management, integrated transport, fleet, public transport services and accessible transport. Reporting to the Executive Director of Place and sitting on the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across services that touch every community and play a central role in delivering Lancashire’s ambitions.
The Council is at the forefront of emerging technologies within its highways operations and there is a strong platform to build on. The opportunity is to own the strategic direction of the service and connect highways and transport to wider economic growth and place-shaping priorities across the county.
The role requires someone who is comfortable being hands-on, working closely with elected members and engaging directly with teams across the service. The Council’s cabinet is pragmatic and values direct engagement, and you will also need national credibility with key stakeholders including Transport for the North and the Department for Transport.
We are open to candidates from both the public and private sectors.
INFORMATION
For more information please contact Tim Farr on 07756 293292 or tim.farr@starfishsearch.com
Role Profile Structure ChartTimeline
Closing Date: 12th July 2026
Longlisting (applicants not required): 15th July 2026
Technical Interviews (virtual): w/c 20th July 2026
Shortlisting (applicants not required): 29th July 2026
Final Interviews (applicants required on site): 6th August 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.
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