OverviewAssociate Director – Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy & Delivery) at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.Salary: £92,995.00 - £104,484.00Location: Dudley, West Midlands – on siteEmployer: Dudley MBCBe the change. Lead the future. Improve lives. Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding individual to join our senior leadership team as the Associate Director for Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy & Delivery). This high-impact, high-profile role focuses on governance, continuous improvement, and delivering priorities that benefit the community.You will drive strategic and operational change, work closely with Directors and Group Directors, and lead Infrastructure (Transport, Strategy and Delivery) and support street scene operations and resources to enhance community wellbeing, promote sustainability, and ensure proper compliance and effective business operations of the council. You will be part of the Council’s senior leadership team, driving the transformation agenda by maximising technology and automation, fostering a culture of high performance, and ensuring modernised, efficient services that prioritise customers.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Director in managing functions within the service area, providing guidance to meet objectives.Develop and implement strategies, translating corporate goals into actionable plans.Identify and address opportunities and challenges with innovative solutions.Drive transformation through the Council's new operating model and foster an adaptable workforce.Accountability and leadership for:Management and strategic oversight of the Council’s transport operations, including fleet services, home-to-school transport, and street furniture and maintenance.Oversee local safety schemes and road safety education programmes, ensuring community wellbeing and compliance with statutory duties.Ensure asset integrity, risk management, and compliance with industry standards for Highways, Highways Development Control, Transport, and Traffic.Work collaboratively across the region, departments, and with external partners to deliver integrated, sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, maximising investment into the borough.Oversee parking policy, Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), and civil parking enforcement.Embed a value-for-money approach and ensure transparency of costs across all infrastructure and transport services.If you are a forward-thinking professional with a passion for public service and transformation, we want to hear from you.Application process and notesApplications close: Friday 10 October 2025. The recruitment process will include technical interviews for longlisted applicants, followed by assessment centres and final interviews for shortlisted candidates.For information about diversity and inclusion, anonymisation of applications is encouraged. Online forms are preferred; support is available via local resources and contact points listed in the original posting. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available for non-UK rights to work applicants.For support with applications or interview techniques, contact the named Dudley learning and HR resources. If you require assistance due to disability, please contact the HR Resourcing Team.Question or issues with applying? Visit the WM Jobs Help Page or contact the HR Resourcing Team.Privacy and disclaimer information is available on the Dudley Council website.Attached documents: Associate Director - Infrastructure (Transport Strategy and Delivery) - JD.pdf; Employee Benefits List.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr