Parking Operations Manager

4757339
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Project And Programme Management
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £600 per day

Operations Manager, Parking, Interim, Birmingham, £600 per day, Hybrid Working

Interim Parking Operations Manager
Contract: Interim
Level: Senior operational leader
Location: Hybrid — office attendance required twice-weekly (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Rate: Up to £600 per day
Start: ASAP

About the role
This senior role leads day‑to‑day delivery across parking services — from civil parking enforcement and penalty processing to property/asset maintenance and service performance — under the Traffic Management Act 2004. You’ll manage teams, budgets, suppliers and KPIs; handle escalated complaints and high‑profile issues; and work closely with Members, partners and senior officers.

Key responsibilities
  • Ensure compliant, efficient delivery across enforcement, processing, assets and projects.
  • Lead operational reviews and process redesign; drive continuous improvement; contribute data‑led insight to shape a modern parking service.
  • Manage contracts and procurement; monitor performance and budgets; resolve escalated complaints and service issues.
  • Build relationships with partners and represent the service at regional forums; brief senior stakeholders and Members.
Essential experience
  • Senior management experience within parking or highways services (parking experience desirable but not essential); redesigning processes and leading transformation.
  • Contract management, performance and budget control; confident stakeholder engagement including elected Members.
  • Strong grasp of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and relevant transport legislation; excellent written and verbal communication.

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