We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a driven individual to join our team at OxLEP, working as our Project Development Assistant.
The Project Development Assistant will support the Director of Strategy and Programmes and OxLEP Strategy Team in working with stakeholders, partners, investors and government in the development of strategies and policies which attract investment from the public and private sector, to support businesses to grow, drive innovation, develop the skills of the workforce and improve connectivity and infrastructure across Oxfordshire.
Principal responsibilities will be to:
- Support the Strategy Team in the development and delivery of projects and programmes for the company and our partner organisations which deliver the objectives of our Strategic Economic Plan, sister strategies and emerging Local Industrial Strategy and Oxford-Cambridge Corridor
- Support the Strategy Team to prepare board papers, briefings and policy responses for consideration and decision by the Corporate Management Team, Sub-Groups, Board Members and partnership bodies including the Oxfordshire Growth Board
- Assist in undertaking tailored research to support and inform the development and growth of OxLEP’s key economic sectors and strategic priorities, as detailed in the Strategic Economic Plan and emerging Local Industrial Strategy
- Provide administrative, finance and logistics support for the Strategy Team including organising and attending OxLEP sub-group meetings and task/finish groups, taking minutes and circulating action points to group members in line with the LEP Assurance
- Framework and assisting the Strategy Team with reporting and monitoring of work plans
- Assist with the organisation and successful delivery of stakeholder workshops and business events and team presence at external business events, as directed
- Support the communications, marketing and publicity activities of the Strategy Team including company webpages and social media accounts, working closely with the OxLEP Communications team
Please note: This is a fixed-term post through to 31 March 2020 (extension beyond this date is dependent on confirmation of external funding)
Details of the role include:
- Salary between £24,000 and £26,000 per annum depending on experience
- 28 days' annual leave per annum
- Flexi-time policy
- Generous contributory pension scheme
To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter (a maximum of four pages) outlining your experience against the job description to:
Recruitment team
OxLEP
Jericho Building - City of Oxford College Campus
Oxpens Road
Oxford
OX1 1SA
Or by email to: [email protected]
(Please ensure the email subject states: Application for Project Development Assistant vacancy)
Closing date for applications is:
- 5pm: Wednesday 19 September
Interviews to take place either the week beginning 24 September or 1 October.
