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Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator

Employer
Oxfordshire County Council
Location
County Hall, Oxford
Salary
Salary range: £43,570 - £46,662 per annum
Closing date
25 May 2022
Reference
OCC518550

Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator 

Salary range: £43,570 - £46,662 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Temporary for up to 18 months

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team in Environment and Place Directorate, which is responsible for Infrastructure Strategy.

About the role

You will play an important role in the Infrastructure Strategy Team, leading on the development and co-ordination of strategic infrastructure policy and strategy. Building off the successful delivery of the new Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS), you will use your knowledge and skills to bring partners responsible for planning and delivery of infrastructure across Oxfordshire together. You will ensure priorities align with the Oxfordshire Vision, planning for a net-zero carbon future. You will also be responsible for continuing to champion the role of OxIS both internally and externally, including managing the next stage of work that will support the new Oxfordshire Plan, as well as mapping out funding and delivery opportunities.

By being directly involved in high-profile strategic infrastructure policy and strategy workstreams in Oxfordshire, you will have many opportunities to further your career in a highly innovative area. In short, you will be at the forefront of re-defining the role of infrastructure planning in the context of the current climate emergency.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

If you would like to talk informally about the role, please contact James Gagg, Principal Infrastructure Planner on 07776 997303 or Melissa Goodacre, Infrastructure Strategy Team Leader on 07825 314780

Application Procedure

To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking Apply Now. 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.

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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding

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 these commitments.

Guaranteed interviews

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. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

We are open to discussions about flexible working.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th May 2022 - please note applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon.

Interview date: TBC.

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