Cherwell District Council
Banbury Assistant Area Lead

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Grade G: £ £39,713.50 - £45,061.00 annum
Full time 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2028 - Agile working supported
Regeneration & Growth
The Role:
This role is to work with the Banbury Area Lead and assist with delivering regeneration and growth initiatives across the Banbury area. You will work on projects as part of major programmes including regeneration, economic development, economic and public realm projects. Your work will contribute to vibrant, sustainable communities.
The Person:
We need someone with experience, enthusiasm and project management experience to work on varied projects across the Banbury area. You will have experience of working in a team relating to regeneration, growth and economic development with a focus on project delivery. You will have experience of building networks and partnerships with the public and private sector both locally and nationally, and with key stakeholders, businesses, and residents. You will have a track record of delivering projects within a complex political environment, ideally within a local authority.
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- A generous annual leave entitlement 27 days + Bank holidays
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including Employer Contribution)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- £25 Annual eye test voucher
- Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
- Flexible working policy
Closing date:
Friday 28th August 2026
Interview date:
Thursday 10th September 2026
For more information, please contact Tracey Thomas – Tracey.thomas@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
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