Programme Lead – Local Transport Connectivity Plan
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,269 to £53,460 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 1ND |
| Company: | Oxfordshire County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OCC/TP/744/1792 |
Summary
About Us
You will be joining acollaborative, energetic, and fast-paced team within the Place Shaping Service.This team is responsible for developing and implementing the transport strategy and policies of Oxfordshire County Council. Each day presents distinctive challenges as well as valuable opportunities.
Our work encompasses close partnerships with stakeholders throughcollaboration, engagement, and co-production to achieve meaningful change, promote joint initiatives, and encourage innovative thinking to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit Oxfordshire. Place Shaping represents a progressive approach for the County Council.We seek motivated, forward-thinking professionals whounderstandhow to foster thriving communities and are prepared tochallengeconventional practices while contributing fresh perspectives.
About the Role
This position is part of the Transport Strategy and Policy team, whereyou willbe responsible foroverseeing the Local Transport Connectivity Plan (LTCP) and Monitoring programme.You will serve as the primary point of contact for this work stream, reporting directly to senior management and collaborating closely with colleagues across the Council.
This position is highly significant within the County Council and entails delivering a monitoring report to members on an annual basis.The ideal applicant shouldpossessprior experience in transport planning policy, with at least five years of relevant experience.Candidates must be able todemonstrate, both in their application and interview, the ability to present and report complex data effectively to a non-specialist audience.Familiarity with data presentation techniques and tools such as Power BI isadvantageous, though not required.
In this position, you will besupportingthe Integrated Transport ProgrammeLead, including tasks such as governancemanagementand applying critical thinking skills, as we aim to implement an effective delivery plan aligned with our LTCP objectives.Within this work stream, we are focused on developing a Bus Strategy by Autumn, and you will play a key role in contributing to this strategy's development.
This position is a senior role within the team, requiring you to act as deputy for the Transport Strategy and PolicyLead. You willbe responsible forproactively contributing to and leading team meetings,facilitatingdiscussionsregardingworkloads and priorities, and providing direct supervision and guidance to junior team members.
We currentlyoperateunder a hybrid model, withan anticipatedin-office presence of two days per week; however, this arrangementremainsflexible to accommodate business requirements. Each month, we hold an in-person team meeting on Tuesdays, which all team members are expected to attend. Additionally, site visits are conductedapproximately onceper month.
About you
We are seeking anindividualwith a proactive mindset,committedto contributing to the future of Oxfordshire’s communities.This position involves working in a high-pressure environment with clearly definedobjectives, where meticulous attention to detail is essential.The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude forsupportingcolleagues and taking a leadership role within the team.Outstanding organisational skills, motivation to effect change, andenthusiasmfor embracing new challenges arerequired.
The ideal candidate willdemonstrateinnovative thinking and a willingness to question conventional approaches to transport strategy, aligning with Oxford's reputation for excellence and forward-thinking.We are not seeking candidates interested solely in a routine change of role; rather, we invite those whoshareour passion for achieving the goals outlined in our Local Transport Connectivity Plan.Please carefully consider your application, as we arecommittedto selecting only the most dedicated professionals to join our award-winning team.
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);
- Optionto ‘buy’additionalholiday;
- 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;
- Will be joining a friendly team.
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Ashley Hayden ashley.hayden@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Ourcommitmentto:
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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
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Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, 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 alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitmentto:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
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Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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