Senior Business Strategy & Governance Officer

Are you confident turning complex information into clear, practical advice that helps services make good decisions?

Are you confident turning complex information into clear, practical advice that helps services make good decisions? We are looking for an experienced, collaborative, proactive and highly organised Senior Business Strategy and Governance Officer to join the Communities Strategy and Governance team. This varied role sits at the centre of policy, governance, planning, reporting and organisational improvement.

Policy development makes up a significant part of the role as you will be the council’s Home to School Transport policy lead. You will help your business partnered service area to review their policies, interpret legislation and guidance, coordinate public consultations and turn policy intent into clear, deliverable objectives.

You will work closely with senior leaders, elected Members and corporate colleagues to shape directorate priorities, support key decision-making processes, and drive excellent governance across a diverse and high-profile service area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on services that matter to our residents and communities.

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 Communities Directorate delivers a broad range of services that make a real difference to residents, communities, and places across Buckinghamshire. It is a directorate with a wide reach, varied responsibilities and a strong focus on supporting thriving, resilient and well-connected communities.

Our Strategy and Governance team helps services plan ahead, navigate governance and decision‑making, develop strong policies and produce clear, evidence‑based reports. As a team, we provide strategic leadership, policy and governance advice, business planning support, policy development, staff engagement coordination, and decision‑making guidance.

We work across all Communities service areas, partnering closely with senior managers, directors, Members, and corporate business partner teams to ensure informed decision‑making and strong organisational governance.

We are a supportive and collaborative team, with a strong focus on practical advice and high‑quality delivery. Innovation is encouraged, expertise is valued, and team members are empowered to contribute ideas that help shape the future of our services.

Joining our team means becoming part of a network of professionals who are passionate about improving outcomes for residents, supporting our leaders, and helping Buckinghamshire Council deliver its strategic ambitions.

As Senior Business Strategy and Governance Officer
, you will act as a trusted business partner for one or more Communities service areas. You will build strong relationships, understand service priorities and provide practical support across staff engagement, governance, reporting, planning, performance, improvement, risk and policy development.

You will be the council’s school transport policy lead. You will lead and support policy work from review through to implementation, working with government departments, services and corporate colleagues to produce clear, proportionate and robust policies, procedures and guidance.

You will also contribute to service and directorate planning, corporate plan monitoring, forward plans, leadership team agendas, key decision reports, risk…