GLCCA Investment Delivery Manager

Job Introduction

Investment Delivery Manager
Working Pattern: Full-time, office based, Lincoln
Location: Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and partner locations
Closing Date: Sunday September 27th, 2026
Interviews: Week commencing October 12th, 2026

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Investment Delivery Manager to lead the development, governance and delivery of Greater Lincolnshire's transport investment portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing a new and evolving transport function, shaping how major transport schemes are delivered across the region and ensuring investment translates into real benefits for communities, connectivity and economic growth.

Reporting to the Head of Transport, you will be the strategic lead for transport investment delivery, overseeing a multi-million-pound portfolio of transport programmes and projects. You will be responsible for ensuring robust governance, programme management, commercial oversight and delivery assurance arrangements are in place to support successful investment outcomes across Greater Lincolnshire.

Acting as the Authority's senior client representative for transport capital investment, you will work across a complex partnership environment involving constituent local authorities, government departments, delivery partners, consultants, contractors and funding bodies. You will lead the development and implementation of the Local Transport Delivery Plan, establish effective delivery models and provide strategic advice to senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders.

This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for building and leading the Investment Delivery Team, developing consistent programme and project management standards, and ensuring that transport investment delivers agreed economic, transport and place-based outcomes across the region.

What We’re Looking For

You will be a strategic and delivery-focused leader with significant experience operating at a senior level, ideally within a public sector or local government environment. You will bring:

• Proven experience managing major capital investment programmes and portfolios.
• Experience of commissioning, managing and influencing external delivery partners and contractors.
• Strong programme, project, commercial and contract management expertise.
• Experience of managing significant public-sector investment funding.
• A strong track record of partnership working, negotiation and influencing at senior levels.
• The ability to operate confidently within a complex political and stakeholder environment.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leaders, members and external partners.
• Experience of developing governance, assurance and performance management frameworks.
• The credibility and leadership skills to represent the organisation with government departments, funding bodies and regional partners.

A degree-level qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience is essential. Relevant professional qualifications and membership of a professional body are desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of transport investment across Greater Lincolnshire at a formative stage in the Combined County Authority's development. You will have the opportunity to shape programmes that improve connectivity, support economic growth and deliver lasting benefits for residents, businesses and visitors across the region.

Working with senior leaders, local authorities, government and industry partners, you will play a key role in turning strategic ambitions into successful transport investments that make a real difference across Greater Lincolnshire

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email: lana.meddings@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.