Salary range: £51,774 - £54,880 per annum
Work location: Speedwell House, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 27th May 2022
Interview date: TBC (will combine an exercise presentation and interview panel.)

About us

Oxfordshire IT Services provide a broad set of IT services across the Council Directorates. The main focus is to deliver the IT Strategy to support the Council's Vision for Thriving Communities. The IT Customer Engagement team is responsible for providing IT advice, forming requirements to initiate projects, and promoting the IT capabilities and services available.

About the role

Oxfordshire IT Services have an exciting management opportunity for an experienced Senior IT Business partner.

This interesting, complex and rewarding role will provide suitably experienced candidates with the chance to combine their IT experience and knowledge to enable Directorates and Services to maximise their use of IT and to formulate new IT initiatives with them.

Ideally, you will have a strong track record working on IT projects and initiatives in Local Government combined with excellent working knowledge and experience of Information Technology.

About you

We are seeking an accomplished IT or Business professional, with the energy and enthusiasm to work with Directorates and Services to maximise their use of technology.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary from £51,774 to £54,880
• Annual leave allowance starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension - up to 20% employer contribution.
• Flexible working - agile working policy
• Childcare vouchers, electric car benefit scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff discount scheme for a range of retailers, holidays, insurance, restaurants, health and leisure activities, and rail travel.

Would you like to know more?

To find out more and to apply, please click APPLY NOW.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gareth Baxter, Head of Customer Engagement.

Application Procedure

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.

If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form.

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, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Our Organisation is 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.

Guaranteed interviews

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.

We are open to discussions about flexible working.

Contact Name: Oxfordshire County Council
Reference: TJ/10503/OCC490030
Job ID: 3088451