Senior Urban Design Officer

Senior Urban Design Officer (Interim)Immediate Start Shape one of the UK''s most iconic cities.Oxford is growing, changing and facing big design challenges-and we''re looking for an experienced Senior Urban Design Officer to help lead the quality and ambition of major development across the city.This is a high-profile interim role at the heart of a busy planning authority, ideal for an urban design professional who thrives on influence, collaboration and design excellence.The roleYou''ll be a trusted design specialist, working closely with planning colleagues and senior stakeholders to ensure development in Oxford is of the highest quality.Key responsibilities include:Providing specialist urban design advice on major planning applications and pre-application enquiriesShaping and contributing to design guidance and planning policy projectsSupporting and helping to facilitate the Oxford Design Review PanelAdvising officers, applicants, agents and elected Members with clear, balanced and evidence-led recommendationsPresenting confidently at committees and stakeholder meetingsAbout youYou''re a confident, credible urban design professional who can balance strong design principles with pragmatic decision-making.You will bring:A degree in urban design, architecture or a closely related subjectMembership (or working towards) RIBA, RTPI or the Urban Design GroupProven experience dealing with the urban design aspects of major development proposalsA strong track record of influencing ..... full job details .....