Business Management Officer - Children's Services

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a motivated Business Management Officer within Children's Services. This role involves supporting business planning, coordinating communications, and promoting data quality. Candidates should have strong experience in project support, excellent analytical skills, and a degree or equivalent qualification. The council offers a fair culture, health initiatives, flexible working, and numerous employee benefits, including discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project support or business operations.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A good understanding of Children's Services and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business planning and forward planning processes.
• Coordinating communications and service-wide events.
• Assisting with inspection preparation and regulatory visits.
• Leading on asset and policy register management.
• Promoting data quality and good recording practices.

Skills

Project support experience

Excellent ICT skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 4 or higher)

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business planning and forward planning processes.
• Coordinating communications and service‑wide events.
• Assisting with inspection preparation and regulatory visits.
• Leading on asset and policy register management.
• Promoting data quality and good recording practices.
• Contributing to service improvement and business continuity planning.

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.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project support or business operations.
• Excellent ICT and analytical skills.
• A good understanding of Children's Services and related legislation.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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… 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 we are looking for like‑minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

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.