Head of Transport Investment


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£50,001 - £110,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

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Darlington Borough Council are looking to employ a Head of Transport Investment.

This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of significant investment and transformation in Darlingtonand#39;s transport network. As our Head of Transport Investment, you will lead the delivery of a high-profile, multi-million-pound programme of transport and infrastructure projects, shaping how people move around the borough and helping to support economic growth, connectivity and sustainability.

Working with senior leaders, elected members, regional partners and government funding bodies, you will have the opportunity to secure investment, influence strategic decisions and oversee the successful delivery of projects that make a lasting difference to communities across Darlington.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and job itself you can contact Anthony Hewitt (Assistant Director - Highways andamp; Capital Projects)andnbsp; onandnbsp;01325 405 824 orandnbsp;anthony.hewitt@darlington.gov.ukandnbsp;

**Please note due to annual leave Anthony will be unavailable from Mon 27th July until Mon 10th August**

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to a wide range of training, learning and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Great wellbeing offer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts

Local and National retailer discounts

Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings

Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

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We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

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