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Ref no:
HGH20176
Published:
27/01/2026
Closes:
09/02/2026
Location:
Highland Area, Highland, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£81,263 - £88,834 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Strategic Lead (Operations)
Location: Highland Wide (Can be based at any of our office locations, across the Highlands)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £81,263 - £88,834 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Debbie Sutton Tel: 07833 614396

Job Purpose: To have overall management responsibility for the strategic support and operational delivery of Roads, Amenities, Lighting & Communications (RAL) as part of an integrated approach and in line with the Service delivery model.  

To provide strategic support to all managers within the Service to deliver quality services and enhanced customer engagement within budget and in accordance with the agreed delivery plans.   

Develop and enhance commercial opportunities within the Roads, Amenities, Lighting & Communications Services.  

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

A relevant degree or professional qualification relating to the delivery of Roads, Amenities or Lighting & Communications and evidence of continuing professional development. 

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