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About the role Are you ready to drive innovation and excellence across the Island’s highways? The Department of Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join as Director of Highway Services . In this role, you will help set the direction for Highways Services, including overall strategy, policies, and objectives, and ensure their successful implementation. You will work closely with the Deputy Chief Officer and Chief Officer to deliver high-quality highways services that support the community. You will lead the portfolio of businesses responsible for the Island’s highway assets, managing infrastructure in a way that enhances the Island’s sense of place and quality of life. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on the Isle of Man’s highways and communities, we want to hear from you! A workplace that invests in you ✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum. ✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year. ✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave. ✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement. ✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development. ✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors. ✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues. ✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service. ✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment. ✔ Free car parking. Working for the Isle of Man Public Service We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees. We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager. The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role. We are committed to and as an entire nation , we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment. Things to note Please note a relocation package is not available for this role. Ready to apply? To get the best out of your application, read our on the important essentials you need to know before applying.