Buckinghamshire is a successful, growing county with fantastic natural assets, a highly productive economy, and many resourceful and thriving communities.

However, we are far from complacent, and our ambitious unitary authority is well placed to tackle the challenges associated with growth, an aging population, climate change and inequalities in both opportunities and outcomes. Adult social care is a high priority for our elected members, and the council is actively engaged nationally, advocating for and on behalf of a sector that is critical to our society’s future. Closer to home, we have a big, ambitious agenda for Buckinghamshire. Our Service Directors are part of a talented senior team of officers and elected members and possess the curiosity and ability to work collaboratively across the whole organisation.

This role is critical to deepening and strengthening our strong relationships with partners, working together to find innovative solutions to both familiar and new challenges. Sound foundations and a robust financial position provide the platform to transform services where necessary whilst exploring greater use of data, insight, and technology to drive better outcomes. Quite simply, this is a significant opportunity to make a difference on a large scale and be part of something bigger that shapes our county for generations to come.

Indicative Timetable

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2023

Preliminary/technical interviews (in Aylesbury): Friday 21 April 2023

Final interviews (in Aylesbury): Friday 5 May 2023

Details of the Panel Members and arrangements for interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

Contact

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact our retained consultants at Faerfield:

Martin Tucker
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: mtucker@faerfield.co.uk

Sarah Longbottom
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: slongbottom@faerfield.co.uk

Applications

To apply for this job please click the "Apply" button below to complete a short application form, and submit your CV, and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4).  Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.

Please also include with your Supporting Statement the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. If you do not wish us to approach your referees without your prior permission, then you should state this clearly.