Climate Policy and Programme Team Leader

Climate Policy and Programme Team Leader – OCC612302
Salary range: £45,495 – £48,587 per annum
Work location: County Hall, Oxford (Hybrid work- working from home also)
Hours per week: 37 – we are open to discussions about flexible working 
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council has put Climate Action at the heart of its corporate agenda. In a
County where our partners and communities are passionate about addressing the climate
emergency, home to world leading climate research, and a thriving innovation economy, we
believe Oxfordshire can be at the forefront of the zero-carbon transition.

About the role

We have created new teams in our growing climate action service. Our role of Climate Policy and
Programme Team Leader will lead on providing expert support for the development of policy and
strategy across the organisation to deliver our ambition of a net zero and climate resilient
county.

This role will ensure the council has performance measures, evidence and data to support
reporting on progress. You will also develop our ability to respond to planning applications
and support development of planning policy that can positively impact development in
Oxfordshire.

About you

We’re looking for a strong strategic thinker, excellent communicator and confident partnership
worker. You will have expert knowledge of climate mitigation and adaptation policy and
experience of developing strategies to drive change, including in partnership. You will be able
to build working relationships and effectively communicate complex and professional advice.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day’s 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 Ariane Crampton, Zero Carbon
Oxfordshire Manager, [email protected]

Application Procedure

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Closing date: Sunday 12 November 2023.
Interview date: Monday 20 November 2023.