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Founded 1889 Company size 1,001 to 5,000 Revenue £75m to £365m (GBP) Industry Government & Public Administration Headquarters Oxford Link OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL website All members of our diverse workforce contribute to our vision of making Oxfordshire a place of thriving communities. With roles in engineering & planning, education, social care, firefighting, apprenticeships and more, there a number of opportunities available with Oxfordshire County Council. Working in local government has never been more interesting and challenging, offering talented people the opportunity to innovate, use their skills and expertise and make a real difference to the people of Oxfordshire. People join and stay with the council because they are committed to public service and making a real difference to people's lives. We recognise that our employees are central to everything we do. We are committed to creating positive jobs and work environments where people flourish, develop and have the opportunity to make a real difference in delivering high quality services. There are a number of benefits available to our staff, from agile working and childcare vouchers, to local discounts and a generous pension scheme. Oxfordshire Registration Service have over 90 licensed venues and carries out over 2,500 ceremonies every year and you will be the first point of contact for couples from all over the world enquiring about holding their special day in Oxfordshire. To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking Apply Now. 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 encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please use this tool to check your text for any hidden HTML characters, which may be taking it over the limit. If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form. 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. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.