Senior Business Strategy & Governance Officer

Aylesbury Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will act as a trusted business partner to Communities service areas, translating priorities into practical policies and governance. You will lead Home to School Transport policy work, shaping policy through review, implementation, and collaboration with government bodies and corporate teams. You’ll drive planning, reporting and risk management while supporting senior decision-making. This is a chance to influence service delivery for Buckinghamshire residents and contribute to a forward-looking, improvement-focused council. You will work across a busy, high-profile portfolio with a strong emphasis on collaboration and practical, evidence-based policy.

Pay / Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
mindfulness workshops
generous Pension Scheme
discounted gym memberships
travel discounts with Arriva

Responsibilities

act as a trusted business partner for Communities service areas across engagement, governance, planning, and performance
lead and support policy work from review through to implementation, including Home to School Transport
coordinate policy development with government departments, services, and corporate colleagues
produce clear, proportionate policies, procedures, and guidance
contribute to service and directorate planning, corporate plan monitoring, and horizon-scanning
facilitate governance training and directorate-wide engagement activities
support key decision-making processes and maintain robust governance across services

Key requirements

experience in policy development, governance, and business partnering in a complex organisation
ability to translate complex requirements into practical products and guidance
strong written communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail
capacity to work with senior stakeholders, service directors, and elected Members
sound judgement and robust organisational skills