GLCCA Transport Strategy Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title: Transport Strategy Manager
Salary: £52,413 - £60,050 (12 months fixed term or secondment)
Location: Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.
Closing Date: May 10th 2026
Interviews: Week commencing May 25th 2026

Transport Strategy Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of transport across Greater Lincolnshire?
 We’re looking for an experienced, forward‑thinking transport professional to lead our growing Transport Strategy function during an exciting period of change. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing the region’s long-term transport vision, supporting sustainable growth, improving connectivity, and delivering better outcomes for our residents, businesses, and communities.

About the Role

As the Transport Strategy Manager, you will lead the strategic arm of the Transport Function within the Combined County Authority, overseeing the development, maintenance, and delivery of the Local Transport Plan (LTP), the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), and a range of associated strategies.

You will manage a small but expanding team and act as an intelligent client for externally commissioned work, ensuring high‑quality outputs, robust governance, and alignment with statutory duties.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, politically astute leader with the ability to operate in a complex and fast‑moving environment.

You will bring:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating at a senior management level in a complex organisation, preferably public sector
• Strong experience developing integrated, multi‑modal transport strategies
• A thorough understanding of national and regional transport policy
• Proven ability to lead partnerships, influence stakeholders, and negotiate effectively
• Skills in analysing complex information, presenting to large groups, and making decisions under pressure
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace
• High levels of integrity, credibility, and professional judgement
• Experience with commissioning, procurement processes, and contractor management
• Budget management and commercial negotiation skills

Above all, we’re looking for someone able to combine vision with delivery, balancing strategic direction‑setting with the practicalities of transitioning a new transport function into full operation.

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.

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.