Partnership Lead - Bucks Data Exchange

An exciting opportunity is available to take a leading role in the Bucks Data Exchange partnership project. Working as part of the Heart of Bucks team, you will be heading up the wider partnership, working with key stakeholders, and coordinating communications and local insight. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, building relationships, and managing projects, this role could be for you!

• Lead the effective operation and project management of the Bucks Data Exchange (BDEx) platform, Local Insight data tool and wider BDEx partnership. Delivering on the Theory of Change for the project.
• Provide timely and accurate management information to enable proper scrutiny of the BDEx project by the Steering Group.
• Work proactively with the Steering Group to develop, articulate and secure the longer-term sustainability of the BDEx project.
• Develop and coordinate a programme of events, supporting the BDEx project.
• Co-ordinate and lead the Steering Group and Project Group meetings.
• Work closely with the lead partners to ensure the BDEx project supports the local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Buckinghamshire.
• Oversee and support the work of the Policy & Insight Manager.

Our ideal candidate would be described as…

• A strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Happy to lead and shape a programme of work.
• An excellent communicator, able to work with people across a range of backgrounds.
• Having a willingness to be "hands‑on" when required.
• Calm, highly organised, and with a professional attitude to their work.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and responds positively to opportunities.
• Having an interest in how numbers can help explain complex social problems, spot trends or identify possible solutions.
• Having a full driving licence with access to a car, or the ability to travel independently when required.

We are Heart of Bucks, the Community Foundation for Buckinghamshire. Heart of Bucks is a registered charity working with some amazing donors to provide a broad range of funding to other charities and not for profit organisations across Bucks. Our programmes range from those helping to address health inequalities or community safety, through poverty and inclusion projects, sports and leisure, to education, arts and culture programmes, and everything in-between.