Zero Carbon Oxon Policy and Project Lead

Come and join our friendly team to help Oxfordshire continue to lead the way on climate
action.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council is the highest scoring county council for climate action according
to Climate Emergency UK’s Scorecard, putting Climate Action at the heart of our 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 know that Oxfordshire can continue to 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 Zero Carbon
Oxfordshire Policy and Projects Lead will lead on providing expert support for the development
of policy and strategy across the organisation to deliver our ambition of a net zero county.
This role will ensure the council has performance measures, evidence and data to support
reporting on progress.

About you

We’re looking for a strong strategic thinker, excellent communicator and confident partnership
worker. You will have strong project management skills, expert knowledge of the net zero agenda
and experience of developing strategies to drive change, including in partnership. Being able
to build working relationships and effectively communicate complex, professional advice is
vital.

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

Closing date: Monday 13 May 2024.

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 20 May 2024.