Senior Transport Development Officer

Job Introduction

About us
Are you passionate about sustainable development and looking to make a positive impact in Oxfordshire? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Transport Development Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide specialist transport advice to support the Council's objectives of delivering sustainable development, much-needed housing, and economic growth within the County. You will represent the Highway Authority in assessing the transport impacts of major developments and support the development of transport strategies and schemes to benefit the residents of Oxfordshire.

About the role 
You will advise on the transport implications and highways impacts of pre-application development proposals, ensuring that all relevant policies and guidelines are considered. You will assess planning applications, making recommendations based on their transport implications, and negotiate appropriate financial contributions towards transport services and infrastructure required from these applications. You will prepare evidence for Written Representation Statements and assist in the preparation of Public Inquiries and Hearings, presenting at Public Inquiries and Planning committee meetings as needed. You will prepare and coordinate the production and dissemination of reports, documents, and information to ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed, enabling effective decision-making.

You will encourage and maintain effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the sharing of consistent, accurate, and pertinent information. You will maintain effective working relationships with other internal teams, external stakeholders, and contractors to achieve shared outcomes, optimizing service delivery cost-effectively in line with council policies and procedures.

You will assist in the preparation of reports and attend planning committees, deputizing for the Transport Development Lead as required. You will carry out other duties as directed from time to time for the efficient operation of the service, ensuring that the duties of this post may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility.

About you 
You should have a degree, level 6 or equivalent qualification or substantial experience in this specialist field. Significant experience within Transport Planning and/or Planning is essential, as is previous experience of working at a similar level in Local Government. You should possess good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people. You should have the ability to write clearly and succinctly in order to convey key messages in a variety of formats (including reports) and to a range of audiences. You should be able to deal with potentially confrontational situations. You should be proficient in reading and interpreting maps, plans, drawings, and schedules. An understanding of planning legislation and legal documents is required. Experience and regular use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook are essential. A knowledge of Planning and Highway legislation related legal agreements is desirable.
 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working 
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. pro rata, 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.

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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