Operational Manager – Environment and Heritage

About us

The Environment and Place Directorate has a clear focus on hiring key talent into dedicated
teams at an exciting time of change. By joining Oxfordshire County Council you will benefit
from investment in ongoing learning and development opportunities and work with a diverse range
of expertise.

This is a key leadership position within the broader Environment and Circular Economy Team
focussed on the natural environment, green infrastructure and heritage across the County.

We welcome the opportunity of discussing this role with you further, please contact Teresa
Kirkham, Head of Environment & Circular Economy at
[email protected]. No agencies – we have an established preferred supplier
list in place.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the Environment and Heritage Team managing
biodiversity, landscape, countryside access and archaeology technical areas.

With the environment front and centre at Oxfordshire County Council and the recent changes in
statutory responsibilities for local government around biodiversity and nature recovery, this
role will have a direct impact on Oxfordshire’s environment, including natural capital,
cultural heritage and green infrastructure. The team are also responsible for developing
environmental strategies, responding to national policy changes and supporting Planning
processes.

We are looking for someone who will actively contribute to the management and improvement of
Oxfordshire’ s environment.

About you

We are looking for an inspirational leader who will support and develop a team of diverse
skills and technical work areas. Someone who has experience and expertise in at least one of
the areas within the remit of the role and the ability to contribute across the work of the
team.

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 Teresa Kirkham, Head of Environment
& Circular Economy at
[email protected].

Application Procedure

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Reference: OCC613518

Closing date: Sunday 4 February 2024.
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 19 February 2024.