Technical Lead - Transport Development Management

Job Introduction

About Us

Here at Oxfordshire County Council, we're driven by a set of core values that shape everything we do: Always Learning, Be Kind and Care, Equality and Integrity in All We Do, Taking Responsibility, and Daring to Do It Differently. These values aren't just words on a page; they're the principles that guide our work and foster a supportive and ambitious environment for our teams. Within our Regulatory Planning and Enforcement service area, part of the wider Economy and Place directorate, the Transport Development Management Team are committed to delivering sustainable development that aligns with both national and local policies, ultimately contributing to the Council's key priorities and the creation of thriving communities. We believe in collaboration, continuous improvement, and looking forward with analysis and evidence to inform our plans and deliver effective services for our residents.

About the Role

The post of Technical Lead is a key role at Oxfordshire County Council where you will be a key point of contact, using your technical expertise to provide guidance and advice, and contribute to the management of the Transport Development Management Team (North). Your primary focus will be leading on the assessment of transport, travel and highway implications of complex, large-scale and strategic development proposals.  You will seek to ensure that developments across the north of the county and Oxford city not only meet national and local policy requirements in transport infrastructure terms, but also actively contribute to the Council's overarching priorities. You will support the Team Leader in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with crucial stakeholders, including district councils, developers, and members, fostering a shared understanding of county-wide needs and aspirations through regular collaboration. You will use your mentoring skills to provide advice and support for other team members, and be responsible for day-to-day supervision of up to four more junior colleagues.

About you

You will have substantial experience in assessing the transport impacts of strategic and large-scale, complex development proposals, and of negotiating planning agreements for the provision of transport services and infrastructure.  You will also have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare and give evidence at planning hearings and public inquiries.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working.
• Technology to support agile working where role permits.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• 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, full time and 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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