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Reference: 113106Posted: 2026-10-30Closing date: 2026-11-15Location: AylesburySalary: 45430 - 47629/yearType: Full timeEmployer: Buckinghamshire CouncilContact: Kayley LakinEmail: Kayley.lakin@buckinghamshire.gov.ukOverviewLooking for a role where you can make a real impact behind the scenes? Join our Commercial & Procurement team and help shape how essential goods, services and works are delivered across the Council.As a Strategic Procurement Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering procurement projects that drive value for money, support sustainable outcomes and create positive social value for our communities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, influence key decisions and contribute to projects that make a difference every day.About usBuckinghamshire 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. About the roleAs a Strategic Procurement Officer, you'll support the commissioning and procurement of a diverse range of goods, works and services across the organisation. Working closely with commissioners, service teams and stakeholders, you'll help deliver compliant, effective and commercially focused procurement solutions that meet both operational needs and strategic objectives.This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work on multiple procurement projects, build strong relationships across different service areas and contribute to innovative approaches that deliver value for residents. You'll have the chance to influence procurement activity from the early planning stages through to contract award, while supporting social value initiatives and sustainable outcomes.You'll be part of a professional and collaborative team, helping to ensure procurement activities are delivered in line with legislation, best practice and organisational priorities. No two days are quite the same, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working with people.Some of your key responsibilities will include:Managing procurement exercises for goods, works and services in line with procurement regulations and best practice.Working with stakeholders to develop specifications, procurement plans and category management approaches.Conducting market engagement activities and gathering market intelligence to inform procurement decisions.Supporting the delivery of social value, sustainability and risk management objectives across procurement projects.For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description.Any-Desk:As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need a desk, screen a keyboard to get your job done. 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 youWe're looking for someone who is commercially minded, organised and passionate about delivering great outcomes. You'll be a confident communicator who enjoys building positive relationships and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Equally, you'll be comfortable challenging constructively, analysing information and finding practical solutions to complex problems.You'll bring relevant procurement or commissioning experience, alongside a strong understanding of procurement legislation and best practice. Experience of managing procurement projects, developing tender documentation and working within a regulated environment would be particularly valuable. We're also looking for someone with excellent planning and organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and a commitment to delivering high-quality services.Ideally, you'll be educated to degree level (or hold equivalent experience) and will either possess or be working towards a relevant professional qualification such as CIPS Level 4 or equivalent. Experience of eSourcing and contract management systems would also be beneficial.Most importantly, you'll share our values, take pride in your work, embrace opportunities to learn and improve, and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our organisation and communities.Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career within a supportive environment where your work will have a genuine impact. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of projects, work with experienced professionals and help deliver services that matter to local communities.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.Other informationFor more information about this role, please contact Kayley Lakin at Kayley.lakin@buckinghamshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion.Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026Interview Date: w/c 23rd November 2026We 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.Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:All unspent convictions and conditional cautionsFor further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).Our valuesWe 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 culturethe chance to really make a difference to those around youhealth and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshopsa unified voice through our Employee Representative Groupongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with usopportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social eventsAt 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 youHard 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.

Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire Job Title: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Grade:Consultant Location:Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Working Hours:40 hours per week Rate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application We are seeking a dedicated and experiencedConsultant in Old Age Psychiatryto join our NHS client in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This role combines leadership in aninpatient settingwith collaborative work across theCommunity Mental Health Team (CMHT), offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a skilled psychiatrist. • Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for older adults in an inpatient setting., • Act as anApproved Clinicianunder the Mental Health Act, including responsibilities for detention, treatment, and discharge planning., • Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients with complex mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, and psychosis., • Collaborate closely with the CMHT to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning., • Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their training and development., • Participate in clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement initiatives., • Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care., • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, • Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT), • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification, • Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act (or eligibility to obtain), • Extensive experience in inpatient psychiatry and community mental health services, • Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company: Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team of consultant paediatricians within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking a General Paediatrician to play a key role in continuing to deliver our acute paediatric and neonatal services. There is also a new exciting role within our National Spinal Injuries Unit to work closely as their paediatric liaison. The main purpose of this role will be to provide paediatric perspective for this group of children that are attending for rehabilitation purposes both as inpatients and outpatients. The consultant will provide general paediatric input to children and young people, including weekly ward reviews, MDT participation and high-quality clinical documentation, working collaboratively with the specialist spinal rehabilitation team. Applications are welcome from those with special interest (s) in spinal injuries or neurological rehabilitation, but this is not essential to the role. The successful candidate will join a team of consultants to undertake inpatient and outpatient work in Neonates and General Paediatrics including inpatient ward attending weeks, observation ward attending and on call activities on a pro-rata basis. • There will be 1 General Paediatric clinics every week across Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospitals ensuring local access for patient-, • Attending 1 spinal MDT clinic / week, • The role will involve Paediatrician of the week (POW) and Neonatologist of the week (NOW) totalling 7 a year., • There will also be attending weeks for the Children’s Observation Unit (COU) within the Children’s Emergency Department (CED)1.67 weeks / year. During these days s/he will have no other clinical commitment., • The post holder will have resident duties on a fixed weekday evening working “Twilight” shifts from 16:00-22:00 hours within the Children’s Emergency Department. There will be a weekend twilight shift to cover the Friday to Sunday evenings for 3 weekends a year to ensure that college standards for Facing the Future are fully met. Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression., • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes., • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply., • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect., • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve., • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? • Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work., • Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time., • Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number. This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire Job Title: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Grade:Consultant Location:Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Working Hours:40 hours per week Rate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application We are seeking a dedicated and experiencedConsultant in Old Age Psychiatryto join our NHS client in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This role combines leadership in aninpatient settingwith collaborative work across theCommunity Mental Health Team (CMHT), offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a skilled psychiatrist. Key Responsibilities • Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for older adults in an inpatient setting., • Act as anApproved Clinicianunder the Mental Health Act, including responsibilities for detention, treatment, and discharge planning., • Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients with complex mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, and psychosis., • Collaborate closely with the CMHT to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning., • Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their training and development., • Participate in clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement initiatives., • Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care. Qualifications & Experience • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, • Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT), • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification, • Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act (or eligibility to obtain), • Extensive experience in inpatient psychiatry and community mental health services, • Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills How to Apply If your experience aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail. Already registered with Pulse? Refer a friend and earn £300 per recommendation once they have completed over 200 hours of work*. Why Work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. We understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to your needs. You’re more than a resource — you’re a valued professional. Reasonable Adjustments If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List). Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Pulse Healthcare? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Title * Miss Mrs Ms Mr Dr Professor Date of Birth: (To confirm you're over 18) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Make a Real Difference – Join Our Team as a Team Leader in Wingrave Are you ready for the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for helping children thrive and reach their full potential? We're expanding our team at our residential children's home in Wingrave and are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children with learning disabilities and/or autism, working alongside a passionate team and a supportive Registered Manager. What the Role Involves Each day brings new moments of discovery, connection, and growth. You'll lead and inspire a small, close-knit team supporting 10 amazing children who share a home together. Your leadership will help create a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to express themselves. You'll provide guidance and mentoring to your team, helping them find creative, person-centred ways to engage with the children. You'll also work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to make sure each young person's support plan truly reflects their individual needs, interests, and goals. Our children each have their own unique strengths and personalities. At times, they may communicate through behaviours that challenge, but with the support of our experienced team and your dedicated Residential Manager, you'll develop positive approaches built on trust, empathy, and consistency. You'll also provide respectful, hands-on support with personal care, always promoting dignity, choice, and independence in every aspect of daily life. About the Role Full-time position, 38 hours per week - varying shift patterns including day (7am-3pm), late (2pm-10pm, 5pm-1am) and admin (9am-4pm) shifts. You will also need to work every other weekend and some bank holidays. Opportunity to develop leadership and management skills A rewarding role where no two days are ever the same Please note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorships while we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding. #IND What we need from you You will have experience of supporting vulnerable people, ideally those with a learning disability. You will have managed a team and hold at least a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. You'll be creative in your thinking and your approach to staff, the people we support and their families, able to inspire and motivate. You'll need to be well-organised, with a good understanding of budgeting, and be IT-literate. You must be a driver with your own transport , as you will travel regularly between services in the area, as well as to meetings, conferences and training. About us MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism. We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions. Pay and Rewards We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes: Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost) MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period) Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff. Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre) Training and Development At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job. But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Area Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge. How to apply If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV. if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call us and we will send an application form to you. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today. Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining. MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. 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37 Hours per Week - High Wycombe Design Service Centre At Signet, we're privileged to be part of life's most meaningful moments. From engagement rings and anniversary gifts to treasured family heirlooms, our jewellery helps customers celebrate love, milestones and memories that last a lifetime. Behind every repair is a story, and our talented Jewellers play a vital role in preserving those memories for generations to come. As our repairs business continues to grow, we're looking for skilled and passionate Jewellers to join our team in High Wycombe. A role where craftsmanship matters As a Jeweller within our Design Service Centre, you'll work on a wide variety of jewellery pieces every day, restoring, repairing and enhancing treasured items to the highest standards. Your work may include: Cleaning and polishing jewellery to perfection Ring sizing and half shanking Soldering and repair work Hinge repairs Rhodium plating and finishing Channel setting and ring rebuilding Bezel setting Re-tipping and rebuilding claws Resetting replacement stones General jewellery restoration and refurbishment No two days are the same, making this an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise whilst working with beautiful jewellery and a highly skilled team. Develop your skills with us Whether you're an experienced Bench Jeweller or looking to further develop your craft, we'll support your growth every step of the way. We are passionate about investing in our people and offer: Dedicated in-house jewellery training Ongoing development from experienced master craftspeople Opportunities to broaden your technical skills across a variety of repairs and restoration techniques A supportive team environment where knowledge-sharing and craftsmanship are valued We are passionate about our profession, and together we can help you realise your full potential. Come and be part of Signet Jewelers and enjoy the following fantastic benefits: Competitive salary Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one. An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team. Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future. Immediate Life Assurance from day one. A minimum of 22 days holiday per year which increases after a years' service. Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression. Health and Wellbeing Scheme. Financial Wellbeing scheme. Give As You Earn scheme - An easy way to support causes close to your heart. Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure. Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that's not all, we are part of the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. IND04 TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Aylesbury Help build the waste infrastructure Buckinghamshire needs for the future Waste is changing. The way we collect, move, treat and dispose of waste is changing too, and that means we need the right infrastructure to support it. We are looking for an experienced Waste Commissioning Lead Officer - Infrastructure to help us deliver that change. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking a complex project and turning it into something real. You could be developing a new waste facility, improving an existing site, procuring a major construction contract, working through a challenging design or managing a contractor through construction. You will be involved from the early stages of a project through to completion, commissioning and handover into day-to-day operation. You will bring together waste knowledge, project management, construction, commercial and contract management, working with a wide range of specialists to make sure our infrastructure works not just on paper, but in the real world. A waste facility needs to work for the people operating it every day. It needs to accommodate the right waste flows and vehicle movements, be safe and practical to operate, meet planning and environmental requirements, manage risks such as fire, noise and odour, and provide resilience when the service is under pressure. You will be the person helping to bring all those requirements together. 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. We're part of Neighbourhood Services, Communities, working with partners and providers to deliver effective, efficient waste management for residents and businesses. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement-ensuring our services not only meet today's needs but also anticipate tomorrow's challenges. By harnessing our collective expertise and resources, we strive to make Buckinghamshire a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable place to live and work. As Waste Commissioning Lead Officer - Infrastructure, you will lead the delivery of major waste infrastructure projects and programmes from concept through to commissioning and operational handover. Working with colleagues across waste operations, engineering, procurement, finance, planning, legal and environmental services, as well as external consultants and contractors, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and provide long-term value. You will oversee all stages of the project lifecycle, including business case development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring infrastructure is designed around the practical needs of waste operations. This includes considering operational requirements, health and safety, environmental compliance, service continuity, capacity planning and whole-life costs. While you won't be expected to be the technical expert in every discipline, you will be confident bringing together specialist knowledge, challenging assumptions, managing risks and driving effective decision-making to deliver successful outcomes. 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. We are looking for someone who has genuine experience of delivering complex projects, ideally within infrastructure, construction, environmental services, utilities or another similarly complex environment. You will understand that successful project delivery isn't just about producing a programme and reporting against it. It's about understanding what needs to be achieved, getting the right people around the table, identifying problems early, making decisions and keeping everyone focused on the outcome. You will have experience of taking projects from early concept through to delivery and ideally into operational use. For further information on this role please see the attached job summary. Working arrangements: Office working two days per week across sites. Could be required to work at our Operational Waste Transfer Station in High Wycombe at times. Flexible working remainder of time. Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 30 th September & Thursday 1st October 2026 Interview-type / process: Gateway Offices, In person 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 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. Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on everyday. This directorate includes a wide range of services, including: • collecting and disposing of waste and recycling, • maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking, • ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers, • managing Country Parks, • leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy, • Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards, • Cemeteries and Crematoria The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that's through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team. 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. working-buckinghamshire-council/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you passionate about improving care services, supporting positive outcomes for residents and making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team responsible for overseeing the quality, performance and contractual compliance of commissioned care and support services. Based within the Adults and Health Commissioning and Procurement Service, the Quality and Contracts Manager will play a key role in managing a team of Quality Officers, developing provider relationships, driving service improvement, managing risk and ensuring value for money from commissioned services. Combining contract management, quality assurance and market oversight, you and your team will work closely with providers and partners to address complex issues, deliver sustainable improvements and help shape a resilient and high-performing local care market. 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. As Quality and Contracts Manager, you will lead a team of Quality Officers responsible for overseeing the quality, performance and contractual compliance of commissioned care and support providers on behalf of both health and Social Care. This is a leadership role that combines contract management, quality assurance, provider relationship management and service improvement. You will lead on complex provider issues, contractual and performance concerns, and provide robust recommendations based on available evidence, data and intelligence. You will be comfortable balancing collaborative partnership working with appropriate challenge, ensuring providers are held accountable where standards, performance or contractual obligations are not being met. Working closely with providers, commissioning colleagues, operational teams, health partners and regulators, you will use data and market intelligence to identify risks, support improvement activity and contribute to the development of a sustainable and high-performing care market. Key Responsibilities • Lead the Council's approach to provider contract management, ensuring contractual obligations, quality standards and performance expectations are achieved., • Manage complex provider performance, quality and contractual issues, ensuring risks are identified, appropriately escalated and effectively managed., • Lead challenging conversations with providers and stakeholders where concerns regarding quality, performance, compliance or value for money require intervention., • Lead and support a team of Quality Officers, ensuring effective prioritisation of work and risk management., • Oversee contract management, quality monitoring and performance improvement activities across commissioned providers., • Lead or support complex provider reviews, quality investigations and improvement programmes., • Analyse performance, quality and market intelligence data to identify trends, risks and opportunities., • Build effective partnerships with providers, health colleagues, regulators and other stakeholders., • Contribute to market development, commissioning initiatives and commercial improvement activities., • Deputise for senior leadership when required. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description. 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. We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader with a strong background in contract management, commissioning or quality assurance, gained within the health and social care sector. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly and where decisions, recommendations and approaches may be subject to challenge and scrutiny. You will have the confidence to manage complex provider relationships, lead difficult conversations and make balanced, evidence-based decisions in situations involving competing priorities and risk. You will possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable interpreting performance, quality and financial information to support robust and defensible recommendations. You will be equally comfortable working collaboratively with providers and partners to drive improvement whilst maintaining appropriate challenge and accountability. As an experienced people manager, you will have a proven ability to develop high-performing teams and create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement. You will be skilled at coaching and developing staff, enabling them to build confidence, exercise professional judgement and work independently, whilst providing appropriate oversight, support and performance management where required. To be successful in this role, you will typically have: • Significant experience within commissioning, contract management, quality assurance or a related health and social care setting., • Experience managing teams and supporting staff performance and development., • Strong knowledge of health and social care services, quality standards and relevant legislation, including care and commissioning frameworks., • Experience monitoring provider performance, managing risk and driving service improvement., • Experience of managing complex provider relationships and leading challenging conversations with providers, stakeholders and partner organisations., • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance, quality and financial information and translate findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations., • Experience making balanced decisions and recommendations that can withstand challenge and scrutiny., • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills., • Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with a relevant professional qualification desirable., • Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and performance monitoring systems., • A commitment to delivering high-quality, value-for-money services that improve outcomes for vulnerable residents. For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Description. Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the quality and sustainability of local care services while working with a wide range of partners across the health and social care system. You'll have the chance to lead improvement initiatives, influence strategic decisions and support the delivery of high-quality care that positively impacts residents and communities every day. 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. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions 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 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. The Quality & Market Management Team plays a vital role in ensuring Buckinghamshire residents receive safe, effective and value-for-money care and support services. Through a combination of contract management, quality assurance, provider oversight and market engagement, we work collaboratively with providers, operational colleagues, health partners and regulators to manage risk, address performance concerns and support the development of a sustainable care market. Our work is varied, fast-paced and often complex, requiring us to balance support and challenge to achieve the best outcomes for residents. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you an experienced flood risk or drainage professional looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist team and influence how growth is delivered across Buckinghamshire? This is an exciting opportunity to lead Buckinghamshire Council's Sustainable Drainage Team and play a pivotal role in ensuring new development is supported by high-quality sustainable drainage, effective surface water management and climate-resilient design. As Sustainable Drainage Team Leader, you will oversee the Lead Local Flood Authority's role within the planning process, influencing major development proposals, strategic infrastructure projects and planning policy across one of the country's largest unitary authorities. You will help shape how Buckinghamshire responds to the challenges of climate change, growth and flood risk while supporting the delivery of sustainable places for communities and businesses. 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. The Planning, Growth and Sustainability Directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, and transport strategy services, helping to create thriving communities, successful businesses and sustainable development. The Climate Change and Flood Risk Management (CCFRM Team) manages flood risk in Buckinghamshire and the council’s response to climate change. The Team is comprised of the Flood Management Team, the Sustainable Drainage Team, Project Groundwater, the Flood Capital Programme Team, and the Climate Response Team, with officers who are enthusiastic and passionate about managing local flood risk and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The CCFRM Team delivers the statutory duties of the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Land Drainage Act (1991); develops and delivers a wide range of flood management and research projects; guides the flood management approach regarding large infrastructure projects; manages large tree planting and sustainable energy projects; and the council’s Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy. Buckinghamshire presents a unique and varied flood risk management challenge, encompassing major growth areas, nationally significant infrastructure projects, market towns, rural catchments and environmentally sensitive locations. This diversity provides excellent opportunities to develop your expertise while making a tangible difference to local communities. As Sustainable Drainage Team Leader, you will lead Buckinghamshire Council's Sustainable Drainage Team and oversee the Lead Local Flood Authority's role within the planning process. You will manage a team of specialist officers, providing technical leadership on surface water drainage and flood risk matters for major and non-major developments, strategic growth sites and nationally significant infrastructure projects. Working closely with planning officers, developers, consultants and other Risk Management Authorities, you will promote high-quality sustainable drainage, blue-green infrastructure and climate-resilient development across Buckinghamshire. You will play a key role in shaping local planning policy, contributing to Strategic Flood Risk Assessments and supporting the emerging Buckinghamshire Local Plan, while driving service improvements and helping to shape the future direction of flood risk management across the county. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced flood risk or drainage professional to combine technical expertise, leadership and strategic influence within a highly respected Flood Risk Management service. 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. We are looking for an experienced and motivated flood risk or drainage professional who has the technical expertise, leadership skills and strategic awareness to lead a specialist team within a busy Lead Local Flood Authority environment. You will have: • A degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Flood Risk Management or a related subject., • Significant experience within a Lead Local Flood Authority, local planning authority, consultancy, Environment Agency, water company or similar organisation involved in drainage, flood risk and development planning., • Extensive knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), surface water management and flood risk legislation, policy and best practice., • Experience leading, managing or mentoring technical staff., • A strong understanding of the planning system and the role of the Lead Local Flood Authority., • Experience of working on major development proposals and strategic sites., • The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes within statutory timescales., • Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills., • Experience contributing to planning policy, strategic flood risk work, guidance documents or wider service improvements., • The confidence and credibility to represent the Council in public and professional settings. Professional membership of CIWEM, ICE or a similar professional body would be advantageous. 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 roles that require Standard or Enhanced DBS checks please use wording below: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions, • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023). 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 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. Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property. Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services. It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you someone who enjoys bringing people, plans and ideas together to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your work helps shape services that impact communities across Buckinghamshire? We’re looking for a Senior Strategy & Governance Officer to join our Adults & Health team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic planning, governance, and leading directorate level staff engagement across a large and ambitious directorate, helping ensure services deliver the very best outcomes for residents. 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. This is a varied, visible and rewarding role that sits at the heart of the Adults & Health Directorate. Working closely with senior leaders, members, partners and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help drive forward strategic priorities, support governance and assurance processes, and ensure the directorate remains connected, informed and focused on delivering excellent services. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects and initiatives, from leading on staff engagement programmes and coordinating governance activity, through to researching emerging developments and producing insightful briefings that inform decision-making. Whether you’re helping prepare for external assurance activity, supporting partnership working, or leading governance improvement projects, you’ll be making a meaningful contribution to how the directorate plans, delivers and evolves its services. This role offers a unique combination of strategic thinking and practical delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving complex problems and influencing positive change across a large organisation. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of strategy, governance, and business management activities across the directorate., • Play a key role in delivering the directorates staff engagement programme – thinking strategically about the offer, engaging with staff representatives, and translating that into consistent and meaningful delivery., • Research and analyse local, regional and national developments, producing briefings and recommendations for senior leaders., • Coordinate governance processes, assurance activity and directorate-wide improvement initiatives., • Build strong relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to support collaborative working and successful outcomes. For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description. Any-Desk: As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need a desk, screen a keyboard to get your job done. 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 required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements. We’re looking for a proactive, organised and relationship-focused individual who enjoys working collaboratively and turning complex information into meaningful action. You’ll be someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and build positive working relationships across services and organisations. You’ll be naturally curious, with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, you’ll have the confidence to provide advice, coordinate activity and influence outcomes while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring experience from a large and complex organisation, ideally within the public sector, health, social care or a related environment. You’ll have experience in areas such as strategy, governance, business management, engagement or project delivery, alongside excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential, and experience of using Microsoft 365 and business systems to support effective working will be highly beneficial. For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Description. Why Join Us? At Buckinghamshire Council, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to making a positive difference for local communities. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, contribute to meaningful change and have opportunities to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join us and help shape the future of Adults & Health services across Buckinghamshire. 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. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions 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. The new Adults & Health Strategy and Governance Team sits at the centre of the Adults & Health Directorate, helping services turn ambition into clear priorities, effective plans and measurable improvement. We provide strategic insight, coordination and constructive challenge, ensuring that decision-making is well informed, governance is robust and the directorate is prepared for external assurance and emerging national and local developments. Working across adult social care, public health and wider partnerships, the team brings together strategy, governance, engagement activity. We connect colleagues, senior leaders, elected members and partners; translate complex information to clear advice and action; and help maintain a strong focus on delivery and better outcomes for Buckinghamshire residents. As a newly formed team, we are developing a collaborative, visible and forward-looking service that adds value across the directorate and supports continuous learning, innovation and improvement. We are ambitious and dynamic and are committed to continuous improvement and encouraging development. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Aylesbury Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement? This is an excellent new opportunity to join our Buckinghamshire Strategic Procurement Team as a Strategic Procurement Manager running end to end procurement projects in our Communities area predominantly working on Neighbourhoods and Waste services. Reporting to the Strategic Business Partner for Services and Supplies across Communities and PSG (Planning, Growth and Sustainability) you'll ensure that our procurement processes deliver the Council's objectives in a compliant and professional manner, achieving sustainable value for money. Our Commissioning and Procurement Hub enables our Strategic Procurement Team to work closely with commissioning teams, ensuring collaboration with our clients in developing and executing a procurement strategy that achieves strategically defined success criteria. We bring together experiences and lessons learned to ensure the most effective approach. We aim to secure value for money in all that they do, ensuring commercial thinking and innovative solutions to engage contracted out solutions. If you know This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our organisation. You'll be part of a dynamic and close knit team, working on high-profile projects that drive genuine change as part of our new Commissioning and Procurement Hub. 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. The post holder will support the Council in its Services and Supplies Business Partner Area, leading and advising on Above Threshold procurements for a variety of service areas within Communities, Planning, Growth and Sustainability, and Resources, ensuring compliance with PCR2015/PA23 legislation and achieving sustainable value for money. • Explore optimal procurement routes based on market developments and service requirements., • Liaise with commissioners to develop business case and service specification documents., • Manage the procurement process for above threshold procurements, including contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation., • Drive social value opportunities and sustainable outcomes in partnership with commissioners., • Provide clear, balanced, and accurate advice to service departments and commissioners., • Lead and support high-value and high-risk contract management programmes., • Collaborate with other Local Authorities and public sector bodies to share plans and deliver additional value and innovation. 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. The successful candidate must have strong experience deigning and leading on public procurements from start to award under PA23 legislation or PCR 2015. You will be a commercially minded thinker with strong people skills in building relations within the team and your service area customers. You will be confident procuring in the public sector with a passion for procurement with substantial experience in a senior role within the service area or related professional field with experience in the following areas: • Provide high-quality procurement advice according to PA23 or PCR2015 and support Buckinghamshire infrastructure clients on their flagship projects., • Lead above threshold PA23 compliant projects and programmes as the strategic procurement subject matter expert based on evidenced experience of delivery across the entire procurement and supply lifecycle., • Collaborate with Buckinghamshire colleagues to deliver quality outcomes for our clients, providing high value multi-discipline solutions., • Challenge yourself in a market leading business, with opportunities to personally develop working alongside your colleagues. Knowledge of In-Tend (ideally) or similar systems., • Expert knowledge of relevant e-procurement systems, policies, processes, regulations, and legislation., • Proven ability to build relationships, engage effectively, and influence stakeholders., • Excellent persuasion and negotiating skills., • Strong project management skills and experience., • Relevant professional qualification (MCIPS Level 5 or equivalent experience). Please refer to the job summary attached for full details about the role. Closing date: 31st August 2026. 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 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. 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, particularly as the skills required to create and deliver strategic plans and business cases require the ability to convey, deliver and embed CIPS procurement and supply principles. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. • 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 By joining 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. 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. working-buckinghamshire-council/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Aylesbury Are you someone who enjoys bringing people, plans and ideas together to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your work helps shape services that impact communities across Buckinghamshire? We’re looking for a Senior Strategy & Governance Officer to join our Adults & Health team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic planning, governance, and leading directorate level staff engagement across a large and ambitious directorate, helping ensure services deliver the very best outcomes for residents. 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. This is a varied, visible and rewarding role that sits at the heart of the Adults & Health Directorate. Working closely with senior leaders, members, partners and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help drive forward strategic priorities, support governance and assurance processes, and ensure the directorate remains connected, informed and focused on delivering excellent services. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects and initiatives, from leading on staff engagement programmes and coordinating governance activity, through to researching emerging developments and producing insightful briefings that inform decision-making. Whether you’re helping prepare for external assurance activity, supporting partnership working, or leading governance improvement projects, you’ll be making a meaningful contribution to how the directorate plans, delivers and evolves its services. This role offers a unique combination of strategic thinking and practical delivery, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving complex problems and influencing positive change across a large organisation. • Support the delivery of strategy, governance, and business management activities across the directorate., • Play a key role in delivering the directorates staff engagement programme - thinking strategically about the offer, engaging with staff representatives, and translating that into consistent and meaningful delivery., • Research and analyse local, regional and national developments, producing briefings and recommendations for senior leaders., • Coordinate governance processes, assurance activity and directorate-wide improvement initiatives., • Build strong relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to support collaborative working and successful outcomes. For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description. As an 'any-desk' worker, you’ll need a desk, screen a keyboard to get your job done. 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 required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements. We’re looking for a proactive, organised and relationship-focused individual who enjoys working collaboratively and turning complex information into meaningful action. You’ll be someone who can confidently manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and build positive working relationships across services and organisations. You’ll be naturally curious, with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, you’ll have the confidence to provide advice, coordinate activity and influence outcomes while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring experience from a large and complex organisation, ideally within the public sector, health, social care or a related environment. You’ll have experience in areas such as strategy, governance, business management, engagement or project delivery, alongside excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) is essential, and experience of using Microsoft 365 and business systems to support effective working will be highly beneficial. For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the Job Description. At Buckinghamshire Council, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to making a positive difference for local communities. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, contribute to meaningful change and have opportunities to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join us and help shape the future of Adults & Health services across Buckinghamshire. 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. For more information about this role, please contact Ruth Cover at [email protected] for an informal discussion. Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026 Interview Date: w/c 2 nd November 2026 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. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order'). 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. The new Adults & Health Strategy and Governance Team sits at the centre of the Adults & Health Directorate, helping services turn ambition into clear priorities, effective plans and measurable improvement. We provide strategic insight, coordination and constructive challenge, ensuring that decision-making is well informed, governance is robust and the directorate is prepared for external assurance and emerging national and local developments. Working across adult social care, public health and wider partnerships, the team brings together strategy, governance, engagement activity. We connect colleagues, senior leaders, elected members and partners; translate complex information into clear advice and action; and help maintain a strong focus on delivery and better outcomes for Buckinghamshire residents. As a newly formed team, we are developing a collaborative, visible and forward-looking service that adds value across the directorate and supports continuous learning, innovation and improvement. We are ambitious and dynamic and are committed to continuous improvement and encouraging development. 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. working-buckinghamshire-council/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company: Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilledConsultant Gastroenterologistto join the established Gastroenterology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking service that provides specialist gastroenterology and hepatology care to the population of Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while contributing to the ongoing development and expansion of Gastroenterology services across the Trust. The post is based atStoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital, with service commitments across the Trust as required. Outpatient clinics are also provided at Amersham Hospital, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake clinical activities across multiple sites to support service delivery. The post attracts10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per weekand may be suitable for applicants seeking full-time, part-time, flexible working or job-share arrangements. For further information about these posts contact Dr James Maggs on Date of interview - 19/02/2027 Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation: • Maintenance of the highest standards in the care of patients with Gastroenterology conditions, • To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of our Gastroenterology Department, • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit, • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)., • Flexibility of duties is expected i.e. assisting with emergency endoscopy., • The post holders will also contribute to the out-of-hours endoscopy rota., • The post holders will provide service work to maintain endoscopy and clinic waits to comply with national and local targets, • The postholders, together with the other consultants, will provide support for the surgical unit Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation: Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression., • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes., • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. • Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work., • Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time., • Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number. This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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