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Assistant Officer - Kidlington, United Kingdom - Oxfordshire County Council

Oxfordshire County Council

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Kidlington, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job details:

Salary range:

£24,948 - £26,845 per annum

Work location:

Ron Groves House, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2BP

Hours per week:
37

Contract type:

Permanent

Closing date:

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Interview date:

Week commencing 20th November 2023

Are you ready to pave the way for a brighter future?

Join Our Dynamic Team
Are you a detail-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic individual looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and take your career to the next level? We have the perfect role for you

About us:

Within Network Coordination, we are committed to the seamless coordination and management of street works to ensure safer and more efficient networks that connect communities and improve lives.

Our dedicated team of professionals works tirelessly to facilitate the permitting and coordination process, ensuring that street works align with industry legislation, best practices and are executed smoothly.

Why you should join us:

Make a Difference:

As a Network Coordination Assistant Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our highways and roadworks are coordinated effectively, reducing congestion, and enhancing safety.

Your work will directly contribute to the improvement of our community.

Exciting Challenges:

No two days are the same in this role. You'll be working in a dynamic environment, liaising with various stakeholders, and problem-solving on a daily basis.

Career Growth:

We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for advancement within the organisation. Your potential for growth is unlimited.

Supportive Team:

Join our friendly and close-knit team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. You'll find camaraderie and support as you work together to achieve our goals.

Organisational Values:

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

When you join Oxfordshire County Council, you'll be part of a team that believes in:

Always Learning: We foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage our employees to learn and grow.
Being Kind and Caring: We value kindness and care, both in our interactions with each other and in how we serve our community.
Equality and Integrity in

All We Do:
We are committed to fairness, honesty, and integrity in every aspect of our work.

Taking Responsibility: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable for our work.
Daring to

Do It Differently:
We encourage innovative thinking and the courage to explore new and creative solutions.

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Rewards & Benefits:

Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support, Option to 'buy' additional holiday, local and national discounts for shopping and travel, and more.

Agile Working:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer an Agile Working environment that empowers you to adapt your work style to fit your needs.

Our commitment to flexibility ensures you have the tools and support to excel in your role while enjoying a fulfilling life outside of work.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and process permits for street works and network coordination projects.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including contractors and other authorities, to ensure the smooth execution of street works.
Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to optimise network coordination.
Provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders involved in the permitting process.

About you:

You'll be that person with an exceptional attention to detail, serving as the gatekeeper for those who work on our roads.

You'll take pride in meticulously ensuring that roadworks and street works are coordinated effectively.

It's important to us that you're a team player - we're a close-knit team, and we all pull together to keep things moving.

As a Network Coordination Assistant Officer, you'll need to be proactive with an eye for detail ensuring network clashes are avoided and permits have the correct conditions.

You will be liaising with external works promoters, contractors, partners, and colleagues.

It's key that you can provide excellent customer service and have an aptitude for working collaboratively with colleagues and partners in problem-solving and making informed and insightful decisions.