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About the role
The Senior Strategic Officer – Residential Developments will support the asset management function for Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), ensuring the effective acquisition and development works programme for OCC-owned and third-party residential assets in the County.
As property development lead, the post holder will play a crucial role in driving the success of all acquisitions, developments and disposals in our specialist residential property portfolio.
Your primary objective will be to leverage your initiative and expertise to deliver high-quality developments for people with a learning disability and/or Autism or Mental Health that meet our strategic goals. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire development process, from initial concept, identifying suitable property or land for acquisition, through to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will be responsible for delivering strategic objectives, maintaining high standards of accommodation, and streamlining processes through the adoption of centralised systems and automation. The role will also support housing standards, manage partnerships with developers and landlords, and collaborate with commissioning colleagues to improve housing models across Oxfordshire.
We support our organisation, local people and partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately, apply insight and develop the market to enable the right services for our local people. We drive change so people receive the right service for their need while ensuring the best possible value is achieved, being flexible to allow for different circumstances and applying our specialisms. We learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.
This is a pivotal role within OCC at an exciting time for the organisation. Your success here will directly and positively impact the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in Oxfordshire.
About you
This role requires a proactive and dynamic individual who can navigate complex challenges and deliver exceptional results. You will be tenacious, with a relentless drive to get things done, pushing through obstacles when necessary to achieve results. You will approach challenges with creative problem-solving, seeing opportunities where others see roadblocks. Tech-savvy and naturally curious, you’ll leverage systems and digital tools to streamline processes and improve outcomes. With attention to processes and an eye for detail you’ll ensure nothing slips through the cracks within a multi-agency approach to service mobilisation. Self-driven and independent, you know what needs to be done and deliver without needing to be asked or reminded. You’ll bring a deep understanding of property development ideally from within a housing association background with direct experience of specialist supported housing, ensuring simultaneous complex development programmes run smoothly.
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