National Highways

After 20 years of service, today marks Frank Bird’s final day at National Highways as he heads into his well-earned retirement. Frank, who began his journey with us as a traffic officer team manager, has played a major part in keeping our roads safe, whether that be supporting the 2022 Commonwealth Games in his native Birmingham, the 2012 Olympics or the Covid-19 response. This hard work and dedication led to Frank being awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to transport. What an achievement! 🌟 Join us in wishing Frank a happy retirement! 🎊

👏 Congratulations to Tony Neve, one of our traffic officers who has been nominated for The Bravery Award in this year’s BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards... 👇

☀️ Planning a late summer adventure? Have you thought about how to stay safe on your journey? Remember #TRIP: Top-up, Rest, Inspect and Prepare. For more on our campaign, visit: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e-Q3AXpD #Travel #Holiday #Journey

It's been an exciting and nerve-wracking time for students across the country over the past couple of weeks who were collecting exam results for A Levels, T Levels, BTECs and GCSEs. A few weeks ago we attended the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham where we engaged with school children, teaching them lots about National Highways, from our traffic officers and the structures we build to the careers we have on offer. We're really looking forward to welcoming a brand new cohort of apprentices this September. Do you know someone who may be interested in one of our apprenticeships? Keep an eye out for the full list of what we have on offer early next year... 👀 #BigBangFair #apprentice #apprenticeships

To make sure your journey is safe this August Bank Holiday, remember to: ✅ Take a break for at least 15 minutes every two hours ✅ Plan for changing weather conditions ✅ Carry out some simple vehicle checks For more info: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e8HfRr9F #TRIP #Travel #Journey CarFest

Our A-roads are key to keeping the UK growing. They fuel regional economies and connect people, communities and businesses. The A4545 is one of our newest A-roads and will provide smoother, safer, more reliable journeys. Discover more about why A-roads matter: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eXqKjfJP

The A57 is a road with many stories to tell. It’s a popular road in the summer for people heading off on day trips and holidays. We’ve made various improvements to the road over the years. From secret bombing raids to lost villages, discover the A57’s many stories: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ednGf3WQ

What is the key to effective leadership? In 2022, we came together as a sector to answer this question and understand how we can continue to build on the success of Roads Academy. Roads Academy was redesigned and re-launched, with a Federated Advisory Board consisting of leaders from across the value chain who work tirelessly to ensure our programmes continue to add value for all individuals, organisations and communities in the sector. Since then, we have nearly 500 leaders from 85 organisations benefitting from Roads Academy. Our programmes are Chartered Management Institute recognised, offering our learners professional recognition and a wealth of leading-edge resources. We are pleased to share that Roads Academy impact and value add has been acknowledged by being shortlisted for not one, but three esteemed awards! 🏅 CIPD - Best Learning and Development Initiative Award. 🏅 CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - People Development Award. 🏅 Management Consultancies Association - People and Leadership Award. This is not only a triumph for Roads Academy, but a celebration of unity, collaboration and shared vision across our sector. Our fingers are crossed for the outcomes which will be announced later this year. We extend our thanks to each and every one of you who have been instrumental in propelling Roads Academy to the forefront of leadership development. This recognition belongs to you. Nick Harris, Chief Executive Officer of National Highways, perfectly captures our collective ambition: "In partnership with our supply chain, Roads Academy is dedicated to welcoming new and existing talent into the sector and equipping them with the skills for today and tomorrow. It's a pivotal aspect of our strategy for building capability." To benefit from our programme and be part of the legacy we are creating together, we invite you to join our community: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/etinCDKU #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment David O'Neil, Claire L Seward, Phil Clifton, James Haluch, Matt Morphet, Lucy Fell CFIOSH FCIHT, Clive Leadbetter, Vicki Glover, Ibrar A., Tony Slater, Amy Williams, Rich Marshall CMgr FCMI, Kirsty Ryan, Katherine Beard, Dr. Ghaith Al-Werikat, MCIOB, CSM, Georgina Knockton, Hannah Bache, Racheal Frain

Planning a long #TRIP this summer? Remember to take regular breaks of at least 15 minutes every 2 hours so you don't feel tired and can enjoy your journey safely. For more information, visit: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/efjAhtDx #Travel #Holiday #Journey

Designing for inclusion means designing for everyone. 📣 Introducing Digital Lab's first stimulus report 'Navigating Neurodiversity: Clearing the way to an Inclusive and Digital Road Network'. 🔍 We're sharing the research, which underpins our Access and Inclusion Approach, to explore the driving experience and challenges faced for those who are neurodiverse travelling on the Strategic Road Network. 🤝Our aim is to move the conversation beyond identifying hurdles and to energise organisations to collaborate, better utilising technology, data and policy to make sure everyone feels safe and in control of their journeys. ✨We recently brought the research to life with 8 organisations at an accessibility event. Follow us for more updates about the event experience over the next few weeks! 🔗 Be part of the change, download the report and join the conversation ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dUSN3hDQ #NavigatingNeurodiversity #DrivingInclusivity #AccessibilityMatters