Economy and City Centre Lead

3 days ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford City Council Full time

**Salary**

Business Lead 2 - £78,093 (pro rata for part time)

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Region**

Oxford

**Package**

29 days holiday plus public holidays, local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employer benefits scheme.

**Job category/type**

Permanent

**Date posted**

08/01/2025

**Job reference**

002605

Oxford is at the cutting edge of many of the world’s most innovative sectors, with huge growth potential. It is home to one of the world’s leading universities and one of the best new universities, Oxford city is brimming with opportunity.

However, Oxford also faces significant challenges, including being the second most unequal city in the UK. It is also grappling with an affordable housing crisis. It’s a city with huge demand, but also limited land supply, making decisions about land use and development mix critical. Within this context the economy and city centre teams act as both a leader and convener in shaping the future of the city as it rapidly evolves.

If you thrive on tackling complex issues and driving transformative change in economic development or the built environment, this role is for you. We are looking for a consultative, collaborative leader to join our Regeneration, Economy and Sustainability Service.

You will provide strategic direction and co-ordination to continue the delivery of sustainable growth and guide the city’s economic prospects and support a more inclusive economy for our citizens.

You will lead our** Economic Development** and **City Centre Management**teams, overseeing the implementation and evolution of key strategies, including the Oxford Economic Strategy and the City Centre Action Plan. These plans are vital to the delivery of innovative programmes and projects, which include:

- Transforming strategic infrastructure, such as redeveloping shopping centres and train stations.
- Reopening rail branch lines and delivering new affordable workspaces.
- Driving community employment initiatives and expanding the city centre.
- Developing creative funding solutions for tourism management.
- Creating one of the largest innovation districts in the UK.
- Enhancing public spaces through city centre public realm improvements

This role is about creating the right conditions for others to thrive while making a tangible, lasting impact on the city.



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