Job Introduction
About Us
At Oxfordshire County Council, we are committed to creating a greener, fairer and healthier county. Our Highway Maintenance Service plays a vital role in keeping Oxfordshire moving by maintaining and improving over 3,000 miles of roads, footways, drainage assets and associated highway infrastructure.
We are delivering one of the largest highway maintenance programmes in the country, investing millions of pounds each year in both planned and reactive maintenance. Working collaboratively with our delivery partners, local communities, parish councils and elected members, we strive to provide safe, resilient and sustainable highways that support residents, businesses and visitors.
This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to modernise our approach through data-driven decision making, innovation, digital technologies and a strong focus on customer service and continuous improvement
About the Role & you
As Team Leader – Maintenance Schemes, you will lead a team responsible for the development and delivery of highway maintenance programmes across Oxfordshire. Managing a team of technical professionals, you will oversee the planning, prioritisation and delivery of maintenance schemes and ensure they are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contract, legislative and budgetary requirements.
You will provide technical leadership on complex highway maintenance matters, working closely with contractors, consultants, elected members and internal stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the county. The role requires a strong understanding of highway maintenance practices, contract management, asset management principles and programme delivery, together with the ability to balance operational priorities, budgets and customer expectations.
We are looking for an experienced manager and highway professional who can demonstrate:
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Significant experience in highway maintenance, infrastructure delivery or a related engineering environment.
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Strong leadership skills with experience of managing and developing technical teams.
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Knowledge of highway maintenance legislation, standards and best practice.
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Experience of managing contractors, budgets and service performance.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using data and evidence to inform decisions.
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A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering excellent customer service.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents of Oxfordshire by shaping and delivering maintenance programmes that improve network safety, reliability and resilience, while supporting the Council's wider ambitions for sustainable transport and place-making.
For more information, contact Daron Mizen, Operational Manager, Highway Schemes ([email protected]).
Rewards and Benefits
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Flexible working cultureTechnology for agile working
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Up to 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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Option to buy extra leave
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Local Government pension scheme (up to 19.9% employer’s contribution)
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Enhanced family-friendly policies
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Shopping and travel discounts
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Learning and development opportunities
Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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