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Reference #: MPST2026_1775549959
Location: London
Salary: £450 - £550 per day
Contract: 12 months
Sector: Sustainability & Energy
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 07/04/2026

Interim Head of Sustainable Transport

London Borough - 12 month Contract £450-£550 PER DAY.

Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving sustainable travel and tackling climate change? We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Sustainable Transport to lead a high-impact programme that transforms how people move across the Borough. This interim post is for a maternity cover for 12 months. Day rate - £450 - £550 ( limited company )

About the Role

In this senior leadership position, you will shape and deliver a borough-wide programme to encourage sustainable travel behaviours. Building on existing infrastructure and initiatives, you will champion active travel including, cycling, walking, public transport, shared mobility, and electric vehicles to support the Council's ambitious Climate Action Plan.

You'll work at the heart of the organisation, influencing policy, leading teams, and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic planning and delivery of sustainable transport initiatives that drive behaviour change
  • Oversee service development, ensuring effective, high-quality delivery
  • Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, including council leaders, external partners, and service providers
  • Provide expert advice on complex and sensitive transport and policy issues
  • Drive innovation by developing and coordinating policy and service improvements across the Council and partnerships
  • Ensure value for money and effective budget management across multiple programmes
  • Communicate policy and strategy changes clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate cross-organisational and partnership working groups, influencing key decisions

About You

You're a confident and credible leader with a strong track record in sustainable transport and behaviour change programmes. You bring both strategic vision and hands-on delivery expertise. Experienced in managing teams and budget responsibility.

You will have:

  • Proven experience delivering sustainable transport projects on time and within budget
  • Expertise in behaviour change and social marketing campaigns targeting residents and businesses
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging across public, private, and community sectors
  • Experience procuring and managing contracts with external consultancies
  • A track record of managing budgets and delivering value for money
  • Experience leading, recruiting, and developing professional teams
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to diverse audiences
  • Experience producing high-quality reports and briefings, including for senior leaders and organisations such as TfL
  • A solid understanding of local government structures and transport legislation in London
  • Knowledge of sustainable transport policy and best practice, including urban cycling and its links to public health, regeneration, and community development

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of transport in London, improving air quality, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing the lives of local communities.

start date - April 2026

David Mattinson is the lead consultant - please be assured that all communications are in the strictest of confidence.

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