Shaping Buckinghamshire for now and future generations

We are looking to appoint a colleague who shares our vision for the future of Buckinghamshire to work collaboratively and collegiately across both our Council and partners.

Our Council was created on the 1st of April 2020 following the merger of five predecessor organisations and we are one of the largest single unitary authorities in the UK. In this role, you will work with our elected members and partners, leading on the growth agenda, unlocking and increasing economic development opportunities across the county, to drive a culture of continuous improvement. We have already made significant improvements as a new council, and this is an exciting time to join us as we move up a gear.

If you join us, you will provide strategic direction, operational management, and financial control for the directorate that you are responsible for. You will also have a critical part to play as a member of our corporate team, working with our politicians and partners as well as across management structures and boundaries to get the best for our residents, businesses, and communities.

As an experienced leader, you will be confident acting as the Council’s principal advisor on planning, growth, and sustainability matters, whilst ensuring our approaches to services are delivered in line with the member-lead priorities of the Council. An adaptable, transparent approach is a must for this role, and you will use your ability to influence and collaborate at scale, to develop the culture, achieve the aims, and deliver our aspirations for Buckinghamshire.

From supporting residents who are at the heart of what we do, to shaping our county for now and future generations, you will be part of something bigger. This role provides a tremendous opportunity to make a difference. If you are excited by this position and feel like you could play a key role in bringing our ambitions to fruition, then we would love to hear from you.

And for that, we need strong, proactive leadership. A Corporate Director who’ll develop and deliver our Planning, Growth and Sustainability strategy, build relationships with key partners and create lasting success for the service and our communities.

If you’re interested in being part of something bigger, having a positive impact, and creating a legacy, then please follow the link below to find out more and apply.

By working for us, you are part of something bigger, and you’ll have the chance to make a positive difference to the communities we serve.

Our services are wide-ranging, meaning that the opportunities for staff to grow and progress are endless. Colleagues’ career development is supported, and we believe in growing our own talent. Staff are offered a wide range of pay and financial benefits, from a generous employer pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discounts at local gyms and restaurants – we recognise and reward you.

Everyone has a voice, and we listen, which is why regular communications and staff-led networks are so important to us. 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 serve in Buckinghamshire and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

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• Senior Leadership Structure Chart
• PGS Structure Chart

Buckinghamshire is a beautiful county, and our stunning natural and historic landscape is valued by all.

Buckinghamshire is a prosperous county and a successful place to do business, contributing £14.8 billion to the UK economy and ranked as the fourth most productive area in England. The county has low unemployment rates, higher than average household incomes and boasts world-leading sectors. With the home of British motor racing at Silverstone Circuit based in the north, through to Pinewood Studios in the south where the legendary James Bond movies were filmed, it’s fair to say that Buckinghamshire is already a hive of activity.

Buckinghamshire has excellent rail and road connections to London and other Home Counties and comprises of both peaceful and bustling towns and villages - some of which are part of the London commuter belt. With glorious countryside on your doorstep, exceptional schools across the county, and diverse locations to suit a range of lifestyles and budgets; Buckinghamshire is an exceptional county to both live and work.

• 31% of the county is designated green belt (England average 12.5%).
• The size of the Buckinghamshire economy’s national output was £18.2 billion (Buckinghamshire LEP 2019).
• One-third of working residents travel outside of the county for work.
• There were 236 schools.