Assistant Project Manager - Retrofit

Job Introduction

Job details

Salary range: £37,035 - £39,513 per annum (Grade 10)

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working or slightly fewer hours than this.

Contract type: Temporary until end of July 2027.

Closing date: rolling until we have suitable candidates. We reserve the right to close this opportunity without notice, so would encourage you not to delay applying. 

Interview date(s): to be announced.

About Us

Oxfordshire is a council committed to tackling the Climate Emergency through rapid decarbonisation, tackling inequalities and providing opportunities for everyone in Oxfordshire to achieve their full potential.

About You

You'll be an organised, motivated person, passionate about making a real difference for our residents and/or planet. This post sits within a friendly and supportive small team concentrating on delivery of retrofitting (not actually undertaking the work, but developing and managing projects which work with installers of fabric/insulation measures, low and zero carbon heating systems and micro-renewables such as solar PV and battery storage). You therefore don't need to be an expert in the field, but having experience of assisting successful delivery of projects, and financial monitoring of budgets is key. This is an exciting fixed-term role (until end July 2027 initially) for someone with strong project management and communication skills.  An interest in climate action and retrofit is a bonus, but not a necessity. This is a great opportunity for a project manager who wants to apply their skills in this growing area. 

We are looking for an assistant project manager to work alongside team members and Oxfordshire Retrofit Team Lead to assist delivery of a range of projects, including OCC’s Warm Homes: Local Grant consortium allocation, and supporting a number of university research collaborations. You'll receive support and also have the opportunity to help shape the role, utilising the experience and expertise you bring.

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? 

For further information or an informal discussion contact Dale Hoyland, Oxfordshire Retrofit Team Leader, at dale.hoyland@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 07784 238 102 (where a voicemail facility exists where you are unable to get through directly).

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, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

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.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are 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.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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