Job Introduction
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and investment in their employees, to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with flexible working hours that offer great work-life balance. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection, and response services across the county. We are committed to providing a great service to the public to prevent fires and reduce risk for the people of Oxfordshire.
About the Role
This role is integral to the assurance we require in the delivery of our strategic objectives through measuring performance. Working as part of our wider Community Safety Management Team you will work in co-production and agreeing projects, new ways of working and areas for improvement, resource and business planning to ensure the running of the Service. Your leadership skills will ensure that managers understand their role is setting objectives and monitoring outputs and outcomes that are aligned to our Purpose, Strategic Direction and Community Risk Management Plan.
About you
You will be an experienced in leading people both inside and outside of the organisation to set clear work objectives, actively monitoring performance of the organisation and leading others in how to take action to improve performance. You will have the ability to use a variety of engagement methods to seek feedback and understand views. You will have the experience of working collaboratively across teams to improve service delivery. You will be experienced in improving business processes to promote more efficient and effective ways of achieving objectives.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible and agile working;
- Technology to support agile working, where role permits;
- 30 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays (Increasing to 32 days after 10 years’ service);
- 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.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela Smallwood at angela.smallwood@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
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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