Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want to make a difference and be part of a pro-active team? Oxford City Council is looking for a Principal Planner to join its Major Projects Team within Development Management on a fixed term maternity cover contract. Oxford is a world class city with an international reputation, and 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 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 and exciting challenge. The ability to negotiate effectively whilst delivering excellent customer service is essential and you must be pragmatic with a can-do and solution focussed attitude to support our ambitions. This is your opportunity to be part of the team that will help deliver Oxford’s future growth and development. If you want to be part of this and help contribute to an exemplary planning service in then we’d like to meet you. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Hayley Jeffery by email hjeffery@oxford.gov.uk Note: All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.