About the role

This is a really exciting time to join the Rochdale Highway Service to lead our in-house highway operational delivery team.

We provide a wide range of functions from gully emptying and pothole repairs through to other reactive repairs and out of hours call out.

You will also manage the winter maintenance service including gritting and snow clearance which is considered to be a much-valued service by the Rochdale community and local ward councillors.

We also want to grow the service and maximise opportunities for income generation.

You will motivate and lead the delivery team and maintain a high standard of Health & Safety and workmanship.

About you

As a senior manager you will be responsible for the operational management of the Highway Operations team comprising approximately 30 site skilled employees and 7 officers.

You will support and input into the wider transformation change within the highway service to enhance the services we provide.

Health and safety compliance is key in your role.

You will have an in depth knowledge and demonstratable experience of safe working practices and regulations; and you will be familiar with the investigation and reporting of construction and operational based incidents and accidents.

You must have a culture of wellbeing support for employees including welfare, health surveillance, rest, breaks and duty time.

You will be expected to work in a constructive way with recognised trade unions.

You will be involved in the development of performance management, continuous improvement, and quality systems to ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused, and cost-effective services which contribute to the Council’s overall objectives.

You will be expected to deploy resources and manage budgets effectively.

You will be required to support senior management across the Highways Service and ensure efficient and effective work.

The Highways Service is an essential part of the Council’s front-line services and contributes to the Council’s overall objectives.

You will be expected to work with other Council services, external organisations, and agencies to ensure the effective delivery of the work of the Highways Service.

About us

This role offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking Council.

You will join a service that values collaboration and wellbeing, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

The Council promotes flexible working, inclusivity and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

You’ll be part of a team that encourages innovation and works together to improve outcomes for local people.

The team is based at Princess Street Depot, Rochdale.

The role requires a flexible approach, balancing the business demands of the service, including attendance at evening meetings.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We value genuine, personal applications. Using a generic AI generated response may not help you stand out, no matter how “personalised” it claims to be.

Our application process and interviews are designed to dig deeper into your real skills and experiences.

This helps us see whether the application reflects you, or if it was heavily assisted by AI.

AI can be a great tool to help you polish your writing, but it shouldn’t create a version of you that isn’t true. Use it to enhance your application and not replace your voice.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you are interested in what we are offering and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Alan Webster, Interim Head of Highways at alan.webster@rochdale.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.