Assistant Transport Planner

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Oxfordshire is seeking a motivated individual to join their Transport Strategy and Policy team. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, supporting senior colleagues, and contributing to important community planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, proactive, and passionate about improving transport strategies within communities. Flexible hybrid working conditions are available, along with numerous benefits including holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working culture

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership of Local Government contributory pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to support senior colleagues and manage time effectively.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with political sensitivity.
• Passion for transport strategy and community development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Strategy and Policy team.
• Engage with stakeholders for project success.
• Contribute to the Local Transport Connectivity Plan.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Can do attitude

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

ArcGIS/QGIS

Job description

About Us

You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and fast paced team within the Place Shaping Service. The team responsible for delivering the transport strategy and policy of Oxfordshire County Council. There will be no day which is ever the same, with everyday bringing a unique challenge but also opportunities.

Our work involves working closely with partners collaboration, engagement and co‑production to deliver change, joint working and creative thinking on how to improve the lives of those living, working and visiting Oxfordshire. Place Shaping is a new approach for the County Council and we need enthusiastic, forward thinking individuals that understand how to make places and people thrive and a willing to challenge the status quo and bring new ideas to the table.

About the Role

Are you looking for a varied and challenging role which really gets you thinking and makes a difference for the lives of communities across Oxfordshire? If so, this might be the role for you.

The role sits within the Transport Strategy and Policy team and you will be expected to support senior colleagues across the team. The team is currently embarking on a challenging programme of delivering the Movement and Place Plans which are part 2's of the Local Transport Connectivity Plan (LTCP). In addition to this, your work will involve supporting a plethora of other workloads from the Bus and Coach Strategy to LTCP monitoring, integrated transport, consultation responses and much more.

A critical component to this role will be stakeholder engagement both external (i.e. with councillors, town and parishes and key stakeholders) and internal colleagues. It is a very politically sensitive role, and you will need to manage your own time effectively to deliver the overall team's objectives.

To support the team in their objectives it is important that you have proficient IT skills in particular with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) as this software is used on a day‑to‑day basis. In addition the ability to learn or have an awareness of digital planning (e.g. AutoCAD, ArcGIS/QGIS and other software applications) would be beneficial.

We are currently working via a hybrid approach working towards an expectation of being in the office 2 days per week - however, this is flexible to meet the business need. Each month, on Tuesday's, we have an in‑person team meeting where you will be expected to attend. We also undertake site visits around once per month.

About you

We are actively seeking someone with a "can do attitude" and who wants to shape the future of Oxfordshire's communities. You will be supported by senior colleagues, but to be successful in this role you must have the ability to be well organised, driven to make a difference and want to new seek challenges. You must want to push boundaries and challenge current thinking and/or approach to transport strategy.

This role would be ideal for someone who is looking for their first role within local government, wants to find a fulfilling role which is keen to make a difference. You will not be joining a team to make the numbers up and it will not suit someone who just wants a change in job without the passion of what we are working towards delivering through our Local Transport Connectivity Plan.

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 well‑being 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 [e-mail]

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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