As the UK’s network of transport authorities, the Urban Transport Group’s mission is to help our members to create transport networks which are sustainably funded and affordable; deliver social value; are green and resilient; and, are trusted.
Equipping employees of our member organisations with the leadership and problem-solving skills which are needed to meet these challenges is a vital element of our work.
UTG offers two groundbreaking programmes as part of its Leadership Academy: the Senior Leaders Programme and the Aspiring Leaders Programme.
Senior Leaders Programme
This highly regarded programme is focused on developing the next generation of senior leaders in UTG’s member organisations. It reviews, refreshes and reframes the concept of leadership, helping participants to develop their own leadership style, as well as inspiring different ways of thinking, problem solving and operating in a political environment.
For any established or aspiring transport leader, this programme comes highly recommended. It is a way to reflect on your own leadership style and gives you the tools to manage, lead and influence in a way that is beneficial to your organisation, your colleagues and you. A truly great programme.
Anne Shaw OBE
Executive Director, Transport for West Midlands
Aspiring Leaders Programme
This brand-new programme is for established managers who would like to continue their development and career progression, and move into leadership roles.
It will enable participants to take stock of their progress to date, monitor their performance and help them to plot a path to becoming a senior leader.
How can you participate?
Candidates for both programmes are nominated to take part by their organisations (usually by those from senior leadership teams). The programme is available to all UTG member organisations, but free of charge to Principal Members, and with a fee for Members.
Urban Transport Group Alumni
The Urban Transport Group Alumni ensures that participants of the Leadership Academy can continue to build their networks and progress on their leadership journeys even after the formal programmes have concluded.
Being part of the Alumni offers many benefits, including knowledge sharing and networking; professional development; collaboration opportunities; and community building.
Further information
For more information on the Urban Transport Group Leadership Academy, please download the prospectus (link below), or contact Saila Acton, Business Coordinator at the Urban Transport Group, on 0113 251 7204 or saila.acton@urbantransportgroup.org.
Further reading
Proud – celebrating our transport leadership journey
"In the words of Heather Small, ‘What have you done today to make you feel proud?’. Well today, I am reflecting on the Urban Transport Group’s Leadership Programme and how proud I am to have had a major part in bringing it all together," writes our Business Coordinator, Saila Acton.
Read more about Proud – celebrating our transport leadership journey