- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to 'buy' additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Strategic Planner - Oxford, United Kingdom - OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Description
Job details
Salary range: £39,186 per annum
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Please note we are actively looking at our ways of working, post the pandemic, using everything we have learnt and heard from our people about the organisational and personal benefits of hybrid working. What you can absolutely expect from working at OCC is that you will have the freedom to do your job and deliver great results, wherever you are based. Each role at OCC is different and we know the needs of individuals are also varied, and so our approach to where and how often we would like to see you in person will be taken depending on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you as part of the recruitment process.
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 4th June 2024
About us
The successful candidate will join the Strategic Planning team and assist in arranging county council input into the district and city-wide Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans. The role will be instrumental to shaping infrastructure and planning proposals required to support a growing Oxfordshire.
About the role
If successful you will be responsible for providing strategic planning advice to ensure the county's priorities and statutory requirements are secured in strategic development sites, Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans and other planning documents in Oxfordshire, neighbouring authorities and other regional and national strategic bodies.
You will be heavily involved in all aspects of strategic planning and provide specialised locality-based knowledge and advice where required.
About you
You will be highly motivated, with a keen eye for detail and strong sense of customer focus, delivering the best possible experience to our stakeholders, customers and partners.
You will be a good motivator and mentor for your team, providing quality advice and guidance, based on sound knowledge and experience. Ideally you will have an Undergraduate degree in Town Planning or a similar/related subject.
Rewards and benefits