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Programme Lead (Oxfordshire Plan 2050) OCC53697

Employer
Oxfordshire County Council
Location
Oxford (+ ability to work from home)
Salary
£63,144 - £66,265 per annum
Closing date
27 Jan 2021

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Programme Lead (Oxfordshire Plan 2050) OCC53697

Fixed Term until 31 March 2023

If you are looking for a unique challenge, then this role working for Oxfordshire County Council and the Oxfordshire Local Authorities’ partnership may be precisely what you're seeking.

Currently in the midst of a bold venture to successfully deliver the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal, this role will be pivotal in working across the Oxfordshire partnership to develop a Joint Statutory Spatial Plan to prioritise sustainable development and quality of life.

About us

Due to an innovative Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal agreed with Government, this Deal provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of a county-wide challenge. It is a challenge that we are determined to deliver. Join us, and you could be central to this fascinating work.

The post holder will lead the Oxfordshire Plan 2050 team which sits within the Oxfordshire Growth Deal team and in partnership with Oxfordshire Councils, Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), Government representatives and key stakeholders within a structured and transparent framework.

About the role

Join us in this specialist lead role and you'll take full responsibility in leading the development of Oxfordshire’s Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (the Oxfordshire Plan 2050).

The post holder will be expected to understand and work with Local Planning Authorities to shape partners efforts to deliver the Oxfordshire Plan for submission and then to take the plan through Examination for adoption. This will involve the post holder working across all partners (Local Planning Authorities, the County Council, and OxLEP) involved in the effort to create innovative and effective solutions to secure delivery of the Oxfordshire Plan within the timetable agreed between the Partnership and Government.

You will play a key role in providing professional leadership for the team preparing the Oxfordshire Plan and act as the key professional advisor to the Oxfordshire Growth Board on the Oxfordshire Plan and associated planning matters.

Coaching, motivating and inspiring your team, you'll help develop them professionally to establish and develop effective working relationships with partners, especially local authorities and other stakeholders, including influencing the pace and take up of a continuous improvement culture.

This is a highly networked role, so you'll be expected to build, promote and maintain effective communication with all relevant stakeholders - including council members, parish councils, the public, district councils and government representatives.

About you

We are looking for a very impressive planner with extensive knowledge of best practice in strategic planning, statutory processes and policy development. A track record in developing and delivering strategic spatial plans and strategies in a partnership context, is vital. As is a background of leading and evaluating large scale community and stakeholder engagement and public consultation programmes across a range of channels involving multiple partners and stakeholders.

Ideally the successful application will have a professional planning qualification, membership of a relevant professional body and with substantial experience in a senior planning role. On a personal level, you'll be team-spirited, articulate, well organised and decisive.

Rewards and benefits

Working in local government has never been more interesting, innovative and challenging. The commitment of our teams to public service - in everything from social care to schools to infrastructure - is inspiring to see.

In return, we've invested real time and resources creating an environment where people flourish professionally and belong personally. We have also developed a rewards package that will make a really positive all-round difference to your life inside and outside work.

Rewards package:

24 - 32 days' annual leave

Excellent pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of salary

Flexible working arrangements

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tina Hollis, Oxfordshire Growth Deal Programme Office Manager at tina.hollis@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Application procedure

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.

If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form on the Home Page.

Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.

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