A governmental transport organization is seeking a Head of Strategic Planning in Ireland. This role involves leading the Strategic Planning section, managing the formulation of transport strategies and policies, and ensuring effective delivery of planning submissions and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, judgment skills, and extensive knowledge of transport and land-use planning within the Irish system. The position requires coordination with various stakeholders to achieve high-quality outputs and adherence to budget constraints. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Strategic Planning section within the National Transport Authority. As the Head of Strategic Planning, you will be responsible for the NTA’s statutory functions as they relate to the land use planning process and in formulating NTA strategies, plans, policies and programmes. It includes plan ‑ making, policy and guidance development, environmental and equality assessment, spatial data and analysis, drafting of planning submissions on statutory frameworks, strategies and plans and programme monitoring. The position requires strong leadership, excellent judgement, and the ability to coordinate multi ‑ disciplinary teams and partners to deliver high ‑ quality outputs on time and within budget in a complex and dynamic statutory and policy environment. Core Competencies Leadership — Contributes to organisational strategies and policies; sets clear team plans; builds and sustains high performance; delegates effectively; develops capability through coaching; harnesses innovative delivery channels. Judgement, Analysis & Decision ‑ Making — Researches thoroughly; interprets complex quantitative/qualitative evidence; integrates diverse inputs; makes timely, well ‑ grounded decisions mindful of wider implications. Management & Delivery of Results — Owns challenging deliverables; plans and reprioritises; drives continuous improvement; maintains controls and performance measures; manages multiple projects effectively. Interpersonal & Communication Skills — Communicates clearly in writing and verbally; fosters teamwork across sections; maintains constructive stakeholder relationships; influences with poise. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self ‑ Development — Deep understanding of transport/land ‑ use planning and the Irish planning system; appreciates Government priorities; recognised subject ‑ matter expertise; commitment to ongoing learning. Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values — Self ‑ motivated; citizen ‑ focused; acts with integrity and the highest ethical standards. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the preparation and review of Greater Dublin Area and Metropolitan Area Transport Strategies, and City Centre Plans. Oversee the Local Transport Plans (LTPs) programme in partnership with local authorities. Scope and deliver Regional Freight Strategies and Freight Pilots Projects. Support the preparation of Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans. Oversee the preparation of NTA submissions on statutory land use plans, strategies and frameworks and planning applications, ensuring consistency with NTA objectives and statutory remit and as expressed in transport strategies. Oversee the management of environmental services within the National Transport Authority. B. Monitoring and Reporting Establish an integrated monitoring framework and produce Strategy Monitoring Reports with agreed indicators. Coordinate monitoring of major schemes (e.g., BusConnects, Metrolink, DART+, Cork Commuter Rail, Luas extensions, key metropolitan road schemes) as they relate to the NTA plans and strategies. Oversee environmental (SEA/AA/EIA) and equality (EqIA) monitoring and statutory reports. Lead land ‑ use/transport monitoring including national land use forecasting data, canal cordon counts, Census/POWSCAR analyses, and network supply/usage dashboards. Implement monitoring of planning decisions for consistency with NTA recommendations. Develop submission analytics for quarterly and annual reporting. C. Policy Development and Guidance Direct the development, revision and publication of NTA planning policy and guidance (e.g., Area-Based Transport Assessment/evolution of plan ‑ making toolkits; Equality Guidance; Environmental Guidance; Biodiversity Strategy; Climate Action roadmaps). Oversee development and application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) spatial analysis tools: Accessibility to Opportunities and Services (ATOS) updates, Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL), connectivity & catchment analysis, dashboards and map viewers. Champion research, professional development, and communications to disseminate Strategic Planning outputs. Champion research, professional development and communication to disseminate environmental outputs as they relate to transport. D. Strategic Planning Services Lead the NTA’s advisory and interdependent relationship with government departments & agencies, regional assemblies and local authorities on all matters relating to the strategic planning of transport and its integration with land use planning. Provide authoritative internal planning advice on major infrastructure and services, ensuring alignment with strategy and statutory frameworks. Lead Environmental & Equality Advisory Services; manage delivery of SEA/AA/EIA/EqIA for NTA plans/projects in line with legislation and best practice. Oversee spatial data management and data requests; align with NTA Data Services/BI; ensure accessible outputs. E. Section Governance, Finance & Administration Manage the section work programme, risk register, and performance reporting, chair weekly programme reviews and thematic meetings. Oversee planning database administration, regular updates to the Office of the Planning Regulator, board reports, and the tracking of major applications. Manage finances, procurement, frameworks and consultant contracts; provide monthly budget updates and quarterly forecasts; ensure compliance with public financial procedures. Lead responses to PQs, FOI/AIE, CRM queries; coordinate publications and internal communications. F. People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead and develop a high ‑ performing multi ‑ disciplinary team (resource planning, recruitment/PMDS, coaching, wellbeing). Coordinate engagement with key stakeholders including: the Regional Assemblies; local authorities; Office of Planning Regulator and Government Departments relevant to land ‑ use/transport integration. Represent the Authority at senior forums, briefings and public consultations; maintain a strong external network to support delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr
