Deputy Director, Mission and Corporate Delivery, Public Transport Strategy and Security Directorate

Responsibilities:

With a clear mission to deliver meaningful change for the travelling public, you will drive the Department’s contribution to the Cross-Government Safer Streets Mission, championing personal safety and ensuring transport plays a leading role in tackling violence against women and girls and antisocial behaviour.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading and co-ordinating DfT’s contribution to the cross-Whitehall Safer Streets Mission working closely with partners across government and the wider DfT family.
Driving forward a bold, outcomes-focused programme to reduce violence against women and girls and antisocial behaviour across all modes of transport.
Providing strategic oversight of personal safety initiatives spanning local transport (including buses, taxis and private hire), rail, roads and active travel
Overseeing delivery of high-impact programmes, including a significant Spending Review 2025 commitment to improve CCTV provision on buses.
Spearheading the development of innovative solutions, including proposals for a national reporting tool for crime and antisocial behaviour across the transport network.
Commissioning and shaping research to identify new opportunities to enhance safety and confidence for transport users.
Leading a dynamic external engagement and communications strategy, building strong partnerships with transport operators and local authorities to raise awareness, influence behaviour, and deliver tangible improvements on the ground.
Play a leading role in shaping how transport supports public health outcomes across government. You’ll coordinate the Department’s contribution to the Health Mission, working collaboratively with policy teams including the active travel policy team within DfT and Active Travel England, to ensure transport is a key driver in improving health and wellbeing nationwide. You’ll also partner closely with departments such as DHSC and MHCLG, helping to deliver a truly cross-government mission with real impact.

Head up the Public Transport Portfolio Office, playing a pivotal role at the heart of PTLG. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we deliver, support and continuously improve public transport policy and operations. Responsibilities in this area will include:

Lead strategic financial and resource management, providing expert business partnering to PTLG directorates to ensure effective planning, prioritisation and delivery.
Champion strong governance and risk management, guiding directorates to make confident, well-informed decisions.
Drive engagement across PTLG, building strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication at all levels.
Oversee support to the DfT Policy Profession, helping to maintain high standards and professional excellence across the organisation.
Chair and lead the PTLG People Committee, shaping our people strategy, culture and capability.
Ensure robust management assurance and business continuity, keeping our operations resilient and future-ready.
Provide oversight of the Director General’s Private Office, supporting effective leadership and decision-making at the highest level.
Play an active leadership role within the Public Transport Strategy and Security Senior Management Team, taking on leadership of corporate initiatives within the Directorate and Group as appropriate.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working across complex portfolios, and is motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes for public transport.