Business Assurance Officer

Overview

Following the service review of our Business Assurance function, we are looking for a Business Assurance Officer to support the delivery of a modern, integrated approach to assurance across the Council. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our Integrated Assurance Framework, helping ensure that assurance, risk and governance information come together to provide clear insight for decision-makers and strengthen organisational resilience.

You will be joining at a pivotal point as Buckinghamshire Council as we work to integrate our assurance, risk and audit capabilities across the Business Assurance function. Working across these disciplines, you will help develop the systems, information and insight that underpin effective governance, support strategic decision-making and provide confidence that key risks are being managed effectively.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy organisation with a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to join the Business Assurance team at the start of an exciting period of transformation. We are creating a modern, integrated assurance function that brings together risk, audit, counter fraud, governance and assurance activity to provide greater insight, foresight and confidence across the organisation. As part of this journey, you will help shape how assurance information is gathered, coordinated and reported to support better outcomes for residents and communities.

About the role

As part of the Council's evolving Integrated Assurance Framework, you will support the coordination of assurance activity across risk management, internal audit and wider assurance providers. You will help develop assurance information, identify themes and trends, and contribute to a more holistic understanding of organisational risk and control effectiveness

This role offers an excellent foundation for a career in Business Assurance, providing exposure to internal audit, risk management, governance and organisational assurance. As our integrated assurance approach develops, there will be opportunities to gain experience across multiple assurance disciplines and develop specialist expertise.

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

You'll bring:

• Relevant practical experience working as part of team to meet service standards, targets and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of service provided in own area and relevant processes, systems, policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulations, codes of practice and a working knowledge of other relevant Council areas.
• Ability to deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise workload, monitor and evaluate work, to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Being able to plan and organise own time and know how own work relates to others.
• Highly numerate and accurate with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to explain technical / specialist information in a way which a non-specialist can understand.
• Good ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

Other information

Please see the attached job summary for further information on this role and person specification.

Number of positions available: 1

Closing date: 9th August 2026

Interview date: 17th August 2026

Interview-type / process: In person (Walton Street Offices)

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Caroline Jenkins ([email protected])

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 understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

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.

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.

 

About the Business Unit

The Assistant Chief Executive directorate is central to Buckinghamshire Council’s journey to establish itself as one of the best councils in the country. With a clear focus on service improvement through transformation and a drive to build better relationships with the local community, the directorate is fast-paced; but extremely rewarding. Our teams are not only proactively delivering on projects and plans but also reacting to developing situations. If you are ambitious, innovative, and would relish the opportunity to influence change - a role within our service area could be your next career move.

The team includes exciting areas of work, including our Policy and Communications, Legal and Democratic Services teams – innovating the way we communicate with our colleagues, Members and the local community, and role-modelling best practice through policy, planning and legal services. If you think you can help us achieve our goals, and want to be a part of this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you!

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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