Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families in Oxfordshire? Are you skilled in bringing people together to deliver change? If so, we'd love to hear from you.About usJoin Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of 'daring to do it differently', as we continue to strive to do better.Children, Education and Families (CEF) is a directorate of dedicated children's services professionals who support children, young people and families from 0-25, across a wide range of services from early help to children we care for, education services for all and specialist support for children with SEND. Faced with continuing increases in demand,costs,andcomplexity of needs across children's social care and education, we have established a transformation team and set up programmes to tackle key areas, such as SEND reform, Family Hubs, Families First and increasing placement sufficiency for children we care for.Our goal is to achieve the best possible life outcomes for children and young people in Oxfordshire and to make our services sustainable and fit for the future.If you like a challenge and want to tackle issues that make a real difference to local people's lives, it's a really exciting time to join us.About the role:This role has been created specifically to support our response to SEND reform, a landmark national programme that seeks to better meets the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, enabling them to thrive in their local communities.As a Change Support Officer, you will support successful delivery of the SEND reform programme, including by:• Ensuring the smooth progression and delivery of a breadth of tasks through identifying goals, priorities, breaking down complex tasks into achievable actions and communicating this effectively.• Working through problems which arise throughout a project lifecycle by gathering the right information, identifying a solution, and coordinating the delivery of this with the right stakeholders.• Working co-operatively, as part of a team liaising with both internal and external colleagues to provide efficient and effective specialist support.About youYou willbe motivatedby making a tangible difference to the lives of children and young peopleand as a transformation and change management professional in a service design and improvement environment.We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and a clear communicator. Through this role, there will be opportunities to develop your project management skills and support your career progression.Experience of working in local government and/or the wider public sector service economy would be desirable, but not essential, as other experience can enable us to look at our challenges from another perspective.Rewards & BenefitsAnnual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays)Culture of flexible working and technology to support agile workingMembership of the Local Government contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24/7Range of family friendly policiesChildcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activitiesExcellent learning and development opportunitiesExplore more here.How to applyTo apply, you will need to complete an online application form.This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the requirements of the job role and selection criteria, as specified in the job description. Please take the time to reflect on this section and provide specific evidence of why you are well-suited to this role to support our shortlisting process. You should also attach your CV to the application form.Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt 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 SchemesAs 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:SafeguardingOxfordshire 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 WorkingWe 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.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.