Do you have experience of dealing with major development proposals? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills on a journey to be a lead officer with management of your own case load and presenting cases to Committee?  If YES then Oxford City Council has an opportunity for you to join their Development Management Service and be involved in delivering high quality development for Oxford, a world class city with an international reputation.

The Development Management Team has been involved in projects that have transformed Oxford in recent years including the £440m Westgate Shopping Centre, 885 home urban extension at Barton, and the mixed use employment led development at Oxford North. The team are also involved in smaller projects for prestigious employers in the historic core of Oxford; where the demand to provide new development in the context of one of the world’s finest cities presents a unique challenge.

Organised and methodical with the ability to negotiate effectively whilst delivering excellent customer service is essential.  Along with having a pragmatic approach with a can-do solution focussed attitude to support our ambitions.  Does this sound like YOU?  If so then this is an opportunity for you to be part of a committed team and playing a key role in helping us deliver Oxford’s future growth and development.

If you would like to be part of this exciting journey and help contribute to an exemplary planning service in then we’d like to meet you.  Please find out more below on how you can apply for one of the advertised roles.

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.

Could you support members of the community to complete the Census Survey online?  We are recruiting four Census Support Advisors to provide one-to-one support in our community centres.  You will work at one of the two Census Support Centres, which are at the Rose Hill Community Centre and East Oxford Community Centre. You will be responsible for greeting members of the public who come to these Centres, explaining the purpose of the Census and providing one to one support to fill out the Census questionnaire as needed.  You will complete a count of individuals using the service as well as log any incidents or complaints customers may have. Prior to being in post there is a requirement to undertake some online training in January or February 2021 (about 3-4 hours) and you will be able to claim back those hours once you start in post.

The Census is a ten yearly compulsory survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. The information collected from the Census helps inform local authorities and government about demands for vital public services such as schools, hospitals, GP services and social care provisions.

The next Census day is 21^st March 2021 and from early March households will receive a letter in the post giving them details of how to take part in this mandatory survey.  Next year’s Census will differ from previous ones in that the aim is for most people to fill it out online rather than on paper. Residents will therefore receive by post a unique access code, inviting them to complete the survey online, although paper questionnaires are available on request.

It is recognised that some people may need support in order to fill out their Census questionnaire online and as such two Census Support Centres are being set up in Oxford (one in Rose Hill and one in East Oxford). These are places where members of the public will be able to go and get access to the internet and receive guidance and support from advisors at these centres in order fill out their Census questionnaire.  This role will therefore require you to work one evening a week and one day at the weekend every other weekend. Exact times and days can be discussed. You will also be required to work both days on the Census Day weekend – 20^th and 21^st March 2021.

Please note: these positions are subject to what government guidelines and lockdown restrictions are in place at the time which determines whether or not the Census Support Centres can be open.

We’re hiring thousands of people like you in a range of exciting temporary roles to make Census 2021 a success.

The census is a survey about all of us and will be taking place next March. We need your help and enthusiasm to encourage everyone in England and Wales to participate.

The census gives us a picture of communities, which helps to plan and fund public services in your area. Nothing else gives so much detail about the society in which we live, helping to make decisions with the potential to transform lives for the better.

Whether you’re saving up for something or you want to make a real difference to your community, there’s a job for you.

People make the census.

There are a variety of roles available.

If you’re ready help make Census 2021 a reality, come and join us. For more information please visit the Office for National Statistics website directly at: https://www.censusjobs.co.uk/

Note: where a role is not yet open for applications, you can register your interest to work on Census 2021 via the ‘Register your interest’ button within the job description page.

Applications must be submitted a minimum of two days before the date of the related Virtual welcome event.

The more specific descriptions of the roles that are / will be available can be accessed directly at: https://www.censusjobs.co.uk/the-roles

COVID 19 - INFORMATION: Our census roles are being designed to safeguard the health and safety of all candidates and staff. We are doing everything reasonably practical to reduce any risks caused by Covid-19. Please review ‘Our application process’ to view the steps we have taken.

Please note this is an external advert on behalf of the Office for National Statistics, and therefore please direct any enquiries to onshelpdesk@adecco.co.uk or 020 3973 5972.