Programme Lead – Integrated Transport

Job Introduction

About Us

You will be joining a collaborative, energetic, and fast-paced team within the Place Shaping Service. This team is responsible for developing and implementing the transport strategy and policies of Oxfordshire County Council. Each day presents distinctive challenges as well as valuable opportunities.

Our work encompasses close partnerships with stakeholders through collaboration, engagement, and co-production to achieve meaningful change, promote joint initiatives, and encourage innovative thinking to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit Oxfordshire. Place Shaping represents a progressive approach for the County Council. We seek motivated, forward-thinking professionals who understand how to foster thriving communities and are prepared to challenge conventional practices while contributing fresh perspectives.

About the Role

This position is part of the Transport Strategy and Policy team, where you will be responsible for overseeing the development of Integrated transport programme at Oxfordshire County Council. You will serve as the primary point of contact for this work stream, reporting directly to senior management and collaborating closely with colleagues across the Council.

This position is highly significant within the County Council and entails delivering initially a detailed delivery plan for this workstream and alongside, leading on the delivery of the Bus Plan, expected to be completed by the Autumn. The ideal applicant should possess prior experience in transport planning policy, with at least five years of relevant experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate, both in their application and interview, the ability to present and report complex data effectively to a non-specialist audience. Familiarity with data presentation techniques and transport modelling experience, for example, TRACC (or other software which could show how a transport network could evolve) would be desirable but not essential.

In this position, you will also be supporting the Local Transport Connectivity Programme Lead, including tasks such as governance management and applying critical thinking skills, as the team delivers its annual LTCP monitoring report for members.

This position is a senior role within the team, requiring you to act as deputy for the Transport Strategy and Policy Lead. You will be responsible for proactively contributing to and leading team meetings, facilitating discussions regarding workloads and priorities, and providing direct supervision and guidance to junior team members.

We currently operate under a hybrid model, with an anticipated in-office presence of two days per week; however, this arrangement remains flexible to accommodate business requirements. Each month, we hold an in-person team meeting on Tuesdays, which all team members are expected to attend. Additionally, site visits are conducted approximately once per month.   

About you

We are seeking an individual with a proactive mindset, committed to contributing to the future of Oxfordshire’s communities. This position involves working in a high-pressure environment with clearly defined objectives, where meticulous attention to detail is essential. The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude for supporting colleagues and taking a leadership role within the team. Outstanding organisational skills, motivation to effect change, and enthusiasm for embracing new challenges are required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate innovative thinking and a willingness to question conventional approaches to transport strategy, aligning with Oxford's reputation for excellence and forward-thinking. We are not seeking candidates interested solely in a routine change of role; rather, we invite those who share our passion for achieving the goals outlined in our Local Transport Connectivity Plan. Please carefully consider your application, as we are committed to selecting only the most dedicated professionals to join our award-winning team.

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);
• Optionto ‘buy’additionalholiday;
• 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;
• Will be joining a friendly team. 

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Ashley Hayden ashley.hayden@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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