Partnership Administration Officer
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you a highly organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting services that protect vulnerable children and adults? Join us as a Partnership Administration Officer and become a key player in the delivery of safeguarding initiatives across Buckinghamshire.
This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 1 year, offering a unique chance to contribute meaningfully to the work of the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and Adults Safeguarding Board.
About us
Why Buckinghamshire Council?
At Buckinghamshire Council, we’re committed to creating positive changes for our residents, communities, and businesses. We’re ambitious, forward-thinking, and proud of our rich heritage. From the birthplace of the Paralympic movement to our stunning natural landscapes, Buckinghamshire offers a vibrant mix of tradition and innovation.
Located just an hour from London, our county is one of the UK’s top rural places to live—well-connected, economically strong, and full of opportunity.
About the role
As a Partnership Administration Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our safeguarding partnerships, providing high-level business support and coordination. You’ll be a key point of contact for both the Children’s Partnership and Adults Safeguarding Board, helping ensure statutory responsibilities are met with excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating meetings, events, and task groups
- Preparing reports, documents, and correspondence
- Managing diaries and travel logistics
- Handling specialist information and data
- Monitoring financial activity and supporting project delivery
You’ll also contribute to service improvements and help drive operational efficiency across the partnership.
The role is hybrid working with a commitment of 2-3 days in the office . This role is based at our Walton Street Office, where you’ll work within a dedicated office space and supportive team environment.
About you
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll bring:
- Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and specialist systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- A proactive mindset with strong planning and organisational skills
- Confidence in working with data and financial information
- The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
Experience in safeguarding or children’s/adults’ services is desirable. Ideally, you’ll be educated to A level/HNC standard or equivalent.
Other information
For more information, please contact Adesua Osime at [email protected]
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 3rd September
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
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
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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