Assistant Project Manager (Central) OCC615739

Job details

Salary range: £35,745 - £38,223 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working 

Contract type: Permanent  

Closing date: Wednesday 29th May 2024

Interview date: w/c Monday 3rd June 2024

If you are looking for a large-scale challenge, then this role at Oxfordshire County Council may be precisely what you're seeking

Currently in the midst of a bold venture to support the creation of up to 100,000 new Homes, support economic growth, re-shape infrastructure and devise transport solutions. We have a £multi-million investment plan in place that will transform Oxfordshire's potential.
 

About us

Due to innovative joint-initiatives between the private and the public sector, this scheme is expected to run until at least 2031, providing an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of a county-wide challenge. And as on of the UK's fastest-growing areas, it's a challenge that we are determined to deliver. Join us, and you could be central to this fascinating work.

This role sits within the Environment and Place directorate and supports the delivery of a half a billion-pound plus capital infrastructure programme over the coming years.

About the role

You'll provide invaluable support to Project Managers, helping to oversee the delivery of major transport projects from design to construction - ensuring each one delivers against challenging value-for-money, quality and time targets.

In this visible role, you'll get the opportunity to develop and lead projects of your own - covering programme and budget management, management of design consultants, design approvals, procurement, stakeholder communication, corporate governance and
funding release.
 

About you

As an ambitious professional, you'll be supporting specific aspects of multiple schemes and projects, managing cross-team project monitoring, planning and control tools. We'll also look to you to build and maintain relationships with key strategic partners, senior council directors, politicians and operational teams.

We're looking for somebody that is eager to learn and bring their existing skills to project management, has strong interpersonal skills and can operate well as a team. If you have a qualification in the relevant discipline, or have experience in the relevant specialist field of works, that would be an advantage.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 days holiday p.a. 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

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our Growth Business Support team on Growth.BusinessSupport@Oxfordshire.gov.uk 
 

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