Overview Are you passionate about driving inclusive growth and making a tangible impact on your community? Join us as a Senior Policy and Delivery Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of adult skills funding and partnerships in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in policy development, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration will be highly valued. Your work on the Skills Fund Devolution will be crucial in empowering local communities and ensuring that funding is effectively utilised to meet the diverse needs of our residents. This is a 12-month secondment/ fixed-term contract opportunity. About us The Skills and Partnerships Team is dedicated to fostering inclusive growth by delivering skills and employment outcomes that benefit people, employers, communities, and the economy in Buckinghamshire. Our mission is to raise aspirations and promote continuous, inclusive learning and development to help employers and residents adapt and grow. We pride ourselves on our values of pride, ambition, collaboration, and trustworthiness, and we strive to maintain high standards, initiative, and accountability in everything we do. Why join us? We’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation, which brings together the expertise and dedication of the former five councils to drive positive change for our communities, residents, and businesses. Situated in a picturesque area, Buckinghamshire is among the UK’s top rural locations to live, combining rural appeal with easy access to London and is renowned for its proud Paralympic heritage. We recognise hard work and offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive. Employee discounts at local cafes, restaurants, and shops Flexible working options to support your work-life balance Automatic enrolment in our generous pension scheme Discounted gym memberships and travel offers, including Arriva buses Membership opportunities at Costco and much more About the role As a Senior Policy and Delivery Officer, you will be responsible for: Developing funding rules for adult Skills Fund devolution: Responsible for creating funding guidelines that outline how subcontractor performance determines payment, while ensuring compliance with audit and performance requirements. Managing subcontractor performance and payments: Oversee the financial status of subcontractors, manage financial forecasts and payment schedules, and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time. Implementing policies and coordinating partnerships: Develop and apply policies, engage with internal and external partners, and maintain professional relationships across the skills sector. Managing risks and reporting on program outcomes: Evaluate complex data, recommend actions, address risks, and prepare reports tailored to different audiences. Overseeing a budget estimated at £5.9 million: Administer a significant budget with attention to financial oversight and accountability. Engaging with various stakeholders: Work with national, regional, and local stakeholders to deliver employability and skills programs such as Skills Bootcamps, Connect to Work, and Opportunity Bucks Jobs. Any-Desk: As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements. About you We are seeking a highly skilled individual with a proven track record in complex organisations, particularly in the areas of adult education funding, contract management, and project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent IT and communication skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of relevant systems, policies, and legislation, including Government policy on Devolution, Skills England, and Ofsted. A commitment to our core values of being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy is essential. If you are ready to bring your expertise and dedication to our team, we would love to hear from you. Other information For further information on this role please see the attached job summary. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.