Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Join our dynamic Strategy & Performance team within Children’s Services as a Business Management Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery, driving improvement, and supporting strategic initiatives that make a real difference.
Based at Walton Street and operating with a flexible “any desk” work style, this role offers a varied and rewarding career path for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
As a Business Management Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our business operations—supporting planning, coordination, and delivery across a wide range of projects and initiatives. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and wider council services to ensure systems, policies, and procedures are effective and aligned with strategic goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting business planning and forward planning processes.
2. Coordinating communications and service-wide events.
3. Assisting with inspection preparation and regulatory visits.
4. Leading on asset and policy register management.
5. Promoting data quality and good recording practices.
6. Contributing to service improvement and business continuity planning.
You’ll also play a key role in horizon scanning, analysing complex information, and providing insights to inform decision-making.
About you
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
7. Strong experience in project support or business operations.
8. Excellent ICT and analytical skills.
9. A good understanding of Children’s Services and related legislation.
10. Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
11. A degree or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 4 or higher).
A basic DBS check is required, and the ability to converse confidently with members of the public is essential.