About Us Now is a great time to join Oxfordshire County Council Signals & Solutions, part of our innovative Network Management service. We arecommittedto delivering high-quality, safe, and smart traffic signal infrastructure across the Oxfordshire highway network. We are seeking an Officer to join our Traffic Signals Team, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver an excellent service to local residents. We provide asupportiveenvironment for career development and progression, with opportunities to gain experience in a variety of roles. About the Role The core purpose of this role is tosupportthe management of routine and reactive traffic signal maintenance across the County, advise and quality check proposals for new signals, andsupportthe implementation of proposals from third parties. You will contribute to the effective maintenance of traffic signal assets, ensuring that they remainoptimised for local circumstances, and that new schemes for signals are designed and installed to national and local standards. The post-holder will also ensure signals areutilised to mitigate congestion on the network as part of contingency planning and work to manage traffic flows on congested roads.This is a key role in the delivery of the County Councils priorities to promoteactivetravel and behavioural change. Whilst based at Ron Groves House in Kidlington, there are both flexible and agile working options. Site visits for inspections and project supervision are also required. About you You will be: Self-motivated, able to workindependentlyand as part of a team Willing to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment Detail conscious with strong communication skills Diplomatic and able to engage positively with the public and stakeholders For more information, contact Ben Broughton, Traffic Signals TeamLeader- Signals & Solutions ( ben.broughton@oxfordshire.gov.uk ). Rewards and benefits Flexible working culture Technology for agile working Up to 33 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Option to buy extra leave Employee Assistance Programme Local Government pension scheme (up to 19.9% employer’s contribution) Enhanced family-friendly policies Shopping and travel discounts Learning and development opportunities Ourcommitmentto: 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 peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, 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 alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: ben.broughton@oxfordshire.gov.uk