Head of Transport Strategy and Programmes

Head of Transport Strategy and Programmes

Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity - Maternity Cover for 9-month

PO9: Starting salary £73,266 per annum incl LW

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

You’ll be leading an experienced, dynamic, award and sector leading team responsible for driving forward a range of ambitious infrastructure and behaviour change programmes. We have a fantastic track record in developing ground breaking policy, such as our Kerbside Strategy, and in working with colleagues across the Council to shape, sponsor and deliver changes to our streets that deliver equitable, healthy, sustainable outcomes for our residents. We are a sociable, creative team with a strong work ethic. Our work can be challenging, and we take special care of staff and their well-being, offering opportunities for personal development.

About the Role:

As part of a maternity cover for 9 months, you will be responsible for planning and co-ordinating our transformative Healthy Streets programme which focus on active travel and public transport, re-imagining our streets and spaces to make them ‘fit for the future’, prioritising people over traffic, road danger reduction over speed and delivering fairer, more accessible places. Working closely with the climate change team, engineering, highways, parking, regeneration and others, you will provide great leadership, playing a leading role in the de-carbonisation of our borough, delivering on the Council’s climate, transport and health priorities.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team in developing and implementing strategies covering transport and public realm interventions
• Have the vision to enable the delivery of future transport and public realm interventions in Lambeth, improving the quality of life for all the borough’s residents and diverse communities, ensuring the Council is recognised as a leader and innovator in the field
• Show the ability to work collaboratively and co-ordinate the multi-faceted activities of a range of internal and external stakeholders across departments, business units and disciplines, championing innovative ways of working
• Show evidence of team building skills and a commitment to inclusion, equity and social justice
• Demonstrate leadership and authority as the Council’s visible senior point of contact for key external stakeholders and members.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Phillips, Assistant Director for Climate at sphillips2@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Interviews: week commencing 18 May 2026.

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At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.