Job Introduction
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role within Lincolnshire County Council’s Highways Service. As Head of Highways Asset and Local Management Services, you will be responsible for delivering and continuously improving a wide portfolio of services that support the Council’s Highways Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan (HIAMP) and corporate objectives.
You’ll oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day delivery of highways asset management and local highways operations, leading a range of critical functions including planned and routine maintenance, capital works programmes, and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. Your leadership will directly support the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of Lincolnshire’s highways infrastructure, while ensuring strong customer engagement and democratic accountability.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a highly collaborative and forward-thinking management team working under the Place Directorate. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Highways, you will work closely with fellow Heads of Service to ensure the delivery of a high-performing, integrated highways function. Together, the team supports both strategic development and the day-to-day resilience of the network, responding to local needs, policy direction, and emerging challenges.
The role also involves close engagement with elected members, stakeholders, and communities, ensuring a transparent, responsive service that supports Lincolnshire’s broader growth, safety, and environmental ambitions.
About You
You’ll be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in highways, infrastructure, or asset management. You’ll have a strategic mindset and the ability to lead complex, high-impact services while managing performance, people, and resources effectively.
You’ll be confident representing the council at public meetings, inquiries, and with the media, and have the political awareness and communication skills to work closely with members and partners. Your ability to manage budgets, drive value for money, and identify innovative improvements will be key.
Above all, you'll be passionate about delivering excellent public services and making a positive difference to communities across Lincolnshire.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications will close on14/09/25 and interviews will take place 08/10/25
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
Karen Cassar - Assistant Director Highways via email karen.cassar@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Best of luck with your application
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
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.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Politically Restricted Position
Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.
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