Overview
VMS Business Administrator Technical Support – OX5 2DU
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 31537 – 34434
Working Hours: 37
Location: Oxfordshire
Business Unit: Property & Assets
About Us
Oxfordshire County Council has a clear and ambitious vision: a greener, fairer and healthier Oxfordshire where everyone has the opportunity to live well
Our work is guided by the Council’s values: Always learning; Be kind and caring; Equality and integrity; Taking responsibility; and Daring to do it differently.
The VMS team is a small friendly dynamic team currently based in Kidlington, and works closely with all service areas within the Council. With each team member supports the various outputs across all aspects of business as usual as the priorities through out the day change on an hourly basis.
About the Role
The Primary purpose of the role is to provide Business Support (administrative and technical) within the Vehicle Management Services team. Maintain, monitor, and update the vehicle fleet and associated management and licensing systems.
An essential role in the delivery of providing business support to enable VMS to deliver their strategic priorities. To be the first point of contact for all queries and work requests relating to the corporate support for the Vehicle Management Service. This includes core areas such as, providing business support to strategic/tactical meetings, and meeting other specific demands for the service such as receipt and disposal of vehicles which would require outside working.
About you
The role requires an individual who is organised, methodical and detail-focused, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise demands effectively. They should be honest, supportive and committed to providing a high standard of service, while being able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The individual should demonstrate initiative, good problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a positive approach to change. They must be able to build constructive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and external providers, and show a clear commitment to their own personal and professional development. They should also demonstrate behaviours aligned to Oxfordshire County Council’s values, including always learning, being kind and caring, acting with equality and integrity, taking responsibility, and being willing to do things differently
Rewards and benefits
As part of the VMS Team, you’ll join a supportive, inclusive and forward‑thinking group that values how we work as much as what we deliver. We offer flexible working arrangements, strong professional development opportunities and a clear sense of purpose.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Salary: £31.537 – £34,434 (Grade 8)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Technology to support agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Generous annual leave (up to 30 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave)
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contributions up to 19.9%)
- Discounts – local and national offers for shopping and travel.
Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
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.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are 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.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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