Strategy & Programme Manager

Job Title: Strategy & Programme Manager
Starting Salary: £41,511 progressing to £45,718 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending
Hours: 37.0
Location: Countywide
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Growth & Environment

About the team

At Hertfordshire County Council, we are committed to creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. Our Highways and Transport team plays a vital role in shaping the county’s transport infrastructure to support economic growth, improve air quality, and tackle climate change. We work collaboratively with local authorities, developers, and communities to deliver innovative and sustainable transport solutions that meet the needs of a growing population.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of strategic transport plans and the early-stage design of transport projects that will shape Hertfordshire’s future. You will be responsible for creating and implementing transport strategies that align with our Local Transport Plan, ensuring the county’s transport network is efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.

You’ll work closely with district and borough councils, providing expert advice on transport and highways matters, and responding to statutory consultations such as Local and Neighbourhood Plans. You’ll also oversee early scheme development, ensuring projects align with our strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and consultation of strategic transport plans
• Supporting early-stage transport scheme development
• Representing the Council at meetings and public events
• Advising senior officers, councillors, and stakeholders on transport issues

About you

We’re looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainable transport and strategic planning.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant degree (e.g. Geography, Transport Planning, Engineering) or equivalent experience
• Experience and knowledge in transport, highways, Local Plans and sustainable development
• Proven ability to develop and implement transport strategies
• Experience working within a democratic or public sector environment
• Proven ability to develop and implement transport strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills, including data collation and report writin

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in financial management
• Project and programme management skills
• Experience working with councillors and external stakeholders

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles: Technical services

To hear more about this opportunity please contact anushia.vettivelu@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: w/c 4th August and 11th August 2025

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.