Are you an experienced Senior Fire Risk Assessor looking for a new opportunity? Oxford City Council is currently seeking a diligent and qualified professional Senior Corporate Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire Safety Team, operating within the Property and Assets Directorate.
This is a crucial role that will involve conducting fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and surveys across our corporate stock, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and minimising risk.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background with a clear understanding of the Regulatory reform Fire Safety Order (2005) and relevant fire safety legislation and guidance documents, with some experience gained in housing.
To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers, this role requires a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Toni Henderson on email THenderson@oxford.gov.uk
Oxford City Council are currently recruiting a Health and Safety manager. You will oversee people-related health and safety across a wide range of services and employees. As the senior authority on health and safety, you will shape and steer the corporate framework, working closely with senior leaders and managers to develop effective policies, standards, and procedures that address risk and align with legislation and best practices.
We are looking for an experienced health and safety professional with a strong strategic and leadership background. You will need:
In-depth Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices, with proven ability to interpret and apply these effectively.
Strong Communication Skills to effectively guide, influence, and support senior leaders.
Investigative Skills to monitor, audit, and respond to performance issues.
Proven Track Record of developing health and safety policies.
Leadership Capability to drive culture change and embed safe practices across the organisation.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Gail Malkin on 01865 252689 or email gmalkin@oxford.gov.uk
We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in a busy environment to join our frontline People Services Team. You must have a great customer service ethos and be able to manage a busy and varied workload to meet deadlines. Supporting the wider team, you will provide first-line support for enquiries both internally and externally in line with Council Policies and Employment Legislation.
You will have excellent time management and be adaptable to learn new systems and processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone committed to broadening their experience and developing their skills within an interesting and fast-paced environment. Communication, administration and organisation skills are key to this exciting role.
Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams on 14 & 15 May.If you would like any further information or for an informal discussion about the post please contact Alice Gayk, People Services Team Leader on agayk@oxford.gov.uk.
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to work in Homelessness Prevention supporting residents of Oxford.
The Early Intervention and Sustainment Teams are part of the Homelessness Prevention Team in the Housing Needs Department at Oxford City Council. They are responsible alongside the other homelessness prevention teams for duties placed on local authorities to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996 Part 7 (as amended). The team works with certain clients to ensure that the client receives support to prevent homelessness.
They also work with clients to assess needs due to issues with the affordability of a tenancy, this may be due to rental shortfalls such as the Benefit Cap, Local Housing Allowance or the Bedroom Tax, or due to issues with Universal Credit.
As part of the team, you will work with colleagues across our Housing Needs Team and wider to find solutions. Great communication skills, a desire to work with people both customers and partner agencies are a key requirement in these roles and if you have those skills we would love to hear from you.
The team prides itself on its culture; where both management and colleagues are supportive, personal development is valued, and staff are empowered to challenge the status quo.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Shrina Williams on swilliams5@oxford.gov.uk / +447483011225 for the Early Intervention role
Or Viju Jayadevan on vjayadevan@oxford.gov.uk / 01865 252422 for the Sustainment role.
Please note that applications submitted for these roles within the past three months will not be reconsidered
We are looking for a Mechanical Electrical (M&E) Manager, who will be responsible for managing the M&E team, responsible for overseeing the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems within social housing and commercial buildings owned by OCC. This role involves managing a team of discipline specific specialists, including engineers and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations, and delivering high-quality services to tenants and clients. The M&E Manager will play a critical role in maintaining the operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the building's infrastructure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact James Viljoen via email Jviljoen@oxford.gov.uk
Do you have a passion for Commercial procurement and contracts? Would you like to broaden that knowledge and work with a fast pace proactive support services team? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Commercial Procurement team here at Oxford City Council.
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible, independent individual to support and help coordinate the Council’s work in this area. You will carry out a wide range of administrative and project support functions including responding to internal queries, undertaking mini competitions under a framework via the Councils procurement portal, providing training and advice.
We offer hybrid working so an opportunity to work from home and the office is available and we can be flexible on hours dependent on service needs. Interested to find out more? If yes, then please proceed to the job profile and find out how you can apply.
For an informal discussion about the post please Annette Osborne on 01865 335498 or email aosborne@oxford.gov.uk
Are you an experienced housing professional? Passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting people to find suitable homes? Then we’d love you to join us
Oxford City Council has an opportunity for a methodical and conscientious individual to play a key role as an Options Officer in the Housing Needs Team.
As an experienced housing professional, you will deliver excellent customer service, with a can-do and solution focussed attitude, whilst working to tight deadlines. You will provide housing advice and guidance to prevent homelessness, help people find suitable homes and deal with tenancy sustainment problems.
You will also be required to visit applicants at home to complete housing options assessments, carrying out enquiries under part VII of the Housing Act 1996, and applying legislation, case law and code of guidance in making decisions regarding duties owed to applicants presenting as homeless.
Our team is responsible for the complete housing needs service and if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a contribution then we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Abi Bird on abbird@oxford.gov.uk
Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives? Are you looking to help the most vulnerable members of our community?
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Support Worker to provide administrative support to the whole Home Improvement Agency Team. Clear communication is necessary as you will be talking to a wide range of clients over the phone to offer advice, support and explain the options available to them. You will also be dealing with contractors and other agencies to co-ordinate, support and provide our clients with an excellent customer service. The role requires the successful applicant to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider team.
Ideally we would prefer 4 days per week worked Tuesday – Friday. This is a fixed term post with the potential to be extended.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Becky Walker on 01865 252788 or email bwalker@oxford.gov.uk
Oxford City Council is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible individual and a team player to play a key role as a Planner in the Development Management Service – is this you?
You will be able to negotiate effectively whilst delivering excellent customer service and be pragmatic with a can-do and solution focussed attitude to support us becoming the ‘Best in Class’. We can develop your skills and knowledge with the chance to participate in our career grade scheme. This will enhance your expertise on your journey to be a senior officer lead officer with your own case load, presenting cases to Committee. You will also be required to assist with supporting and mentoring staff and signing out decisions.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Hayley Jeffery by email hjeffery@oxford.gov.uk
We are on an improvement journey and we have high ambitions. If you want to be part of this exciting journey and help to develop an exemplary planning service in a world class city then we’d like to meet you.
Oxford City Council is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible individual and a team player to play a key role as a Senior Planner in the Development Management Service – is this you?