Business Strategy and Governance Officer

Overview

We’re looking for a self-motivated and efficient officer to provide flexible and high quality administrative and project support to the Resources Directorate for 12 months. Working directly with senior leads across the directorate, you’ll be contributing to the development, implementation, maintenance and management of the governance framework. You’ll be co-ordinating reports across the directorate to ensure high standards are maintained. You’ll also get involved in collating statistics and research to support the production of reports to support the continuous improvement of the directorate.

You’ll be working in the heart of the largest directorate in the council, supporting the senior management team who deliver the core HR, Finance, IT and Business Operations functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, proactive and confident working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, and no two days are the same.

About us

The Resources Business Management function is a small, collaborative and varied team that provides high-quality governance, strategy, project and change management support to the Resources Senior Leadership Team. The team plays an important role in helping the directorate deliver organisational priorities and support the Council’s Corporate Plan.

We are proud to be a resilient, agile and forward-thinking team, with a strong focus on taking initiative, solving problems and continuously improving how we work.

We work closely with senior stakeholders across the directorate and the council, helping to understand strategic priorities, support effective decision-making and ensure activity is aligned to the Council’s wider ambitions.

At the heart of Buckinghamshire Council, the Resources Directorate is a key enabler for the delivery of the Corporate Plan priorities, dedicated to improving customer experience, focusing on financial sustainability and ensuring we have a talented and motivated workforce. Our mission is to provide exceptional support services that empower our organisation to achieve its goals. We are a dynamic team committed to innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

About the role

You’ll be working at the heart of the Resources Directorate:

• Proactively contributing to the governance framework to ensure the highest standards are upheld
• Assisting with the preparation and production of project and programme reports
• Undertaking research, collating statistics and producing presentation reports

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

With extensive relevant business management or administrative experience, you’ll have:

• Authoritative knowledge of the systems, policies, regulations, professional guidelines like the Corporate Document Framework
• Ability to collate process and analyse complex information, ensuring all required information is maintained correctly. 
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. 
• Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications, in particular MS Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Proven initiative and judgement to identify and resolve problems.  

Other information

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

We are based in the Study Centre in Walton Street Offices at least once a week, sitting with the HR service.

Number of positions available: One

Closing date: Tuesday 18 August 2026

Interview dates: Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August  

Interview-type / process: In person

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Emma Denley

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

Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.

As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want 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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