Our Client has a requirement for a Head of Highway Operations who will be required to work on a 6 month contract basis in Matlock. Provide vision, strategic direction and visible leadership for the Highway Operations Service. Ensuring delivery against agreed service plan outcomes by providing a safe, innovative, efficient and effective service. Overall accountability for the safety and wellbeing of employees, contractors and those that interface our service. Through a blend of direct employees (c200), local and national frameworks, this role will be developed and promote a mixed economy delivery model, ensuring that the council has a sustainable succession plan, whilst evidencing excellent value for money outcomes. 8 hour days 4 days a week Key Responsibilities: Lead the Highway Operations Service in the delivery of all construction, maintenance and related tasks on the highway network. Act as a figurehead for internal delivery teams (currently known as Highway Construction Services – HCS). Where necessary, deputise for the Assistant Director Highways Delivery. Develop, promote and maintain the reputation of the service internally and externally as a trusted operations service through an excellence right first time ethos. Value feedback from stakeholders and use it to drive improvement in the service. Ensure...