Strategic NSIP Lead Planner

Oxfordshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working culture

Learning and development opportunities

Copilot productivity tools

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly policies

LGPS pension

Discounts

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Technical Lead Strategic Planner (NSIPs) to guide the council’s input into Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. You will coordinate technical input across disciplines, provide expert planning advice, and represent the council throughout consultations and examinations.

You will lead relationships with district councils, developers and government bodies, ensuring robust, evidence-based recommendations and high-quality briefings for senior leaders

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic planning, development planning or infrastructure planning.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy frameworks and statutory consultation processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence across organisations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly.
• A relevant degree or equivalent substantial experience, with RTPI membership or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Council's strategic and technical input to NSIPs.
• Providing expert planning advice and coordinating contributions from specialists across disciplines.
• Building effective relationships with district councils, developers, government bodies and other partners.
• Managing and leading the Council's involvement in consultations, examinations and planning performance agreements.
• Preparing briefings, reports and recommendations for senior leaders and elected members, acting as a specialist adviser on NSIP matters.

Skills

Significant experience in strategic

Influence across organisations

Analytical and communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or substantial experience

RTPI membership/eligibility

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Technical Lead Strategic Planner (NSIPs) to guide the council’s input into Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. You will coordinate technical input across disciplines, provide expert planning advice, and represent the council throughout consultations and examinations.

You will lead relationships with district councils, developers and government bodies, ensuring robust, evidence-based recommendations and high-quality briefings for senior leaders