Buckinghamshire Council

Head of Operations - The Vale Federation of Schools Location: Aylesbury This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader to influence, innovate, and drive excellence across finance, estates, IT, compliance, catering, health & safety, and organisational development. If you are motivated by purpose, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Location: Multi site (Aylesbury area) Start Date: As soon as possible A pivotal leadership role shaping the future of our Federation About us The Vale Federation encompasses two Special Schools (one primary, one secondary-aged) in Aylesbury across two locations. We support children and young people who are amongst the most vulnerable in our society. All children within the school have severe or profound learning difficulties and come to us as our specialist provision is required to support their often wide-ranging needs. Staff across all departments make a difference to the lives of every child who comes to one of our schools. We work together as a team, to ensure we deliver everything we can to make all elements and departments of The Federation the very best that it can be. At The Vale Federation of Schools, every role is essential in achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. Each team member is deeply passionate about their work and committed to contributing towards our shared goals. Provide strategic leadership across all non teaching operational functions of the Federation Lead financial planning, budget management, and long term resource strategy Oversee estates and facilities management across multiple sites, ensuring safe, secure, and high quality learning environments Drive digital development, cyber security, and IT strategy Lead on compliance, risk management, data protection, and statutory responsibilities Manage key operational leaders including Premises, Finance & IT, Catering, Marketing, and Health & Safety Support the Principal and Heads of School in delivering the Federation's strategic vision Lead capital projects, procurement, and value for money initiatives Develop and implement fundraising and income generation strategies Report to and advise the Governing Board on all operational matters This is a role for a strategic thinker who can also deliver operational excellence day to day. About you We are looking for a leader who brings: Essential Experience & Skills Senior level experience in financial management and operational leadership Strong understanding of estates, facilities, and health & safety management Knowledge of data protection and safer recruitment Experience managing teams and developing staff Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines Confident use of IT systems, including Microsoft 365 Qualifications IOSH Certificate GCSEs in English and Maths Full UK Driving Licence Experience in the education sector Knowledge of Access Education Finance, Arbor MIS, or Smartlog Small Pool Operators Certificate Commercial or business acumen Personal Qualities A commitment to the Federation's values and to achieving the best outcomes for pupils Integrity, honesty, resilience, and adaptability Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively A positive, flexible approach and willingness to work across multiple sites Other information Why Join The Vale Federation? A supportive, values driven leadership culture The opportunity to shape and influence a growing, ambitious Federation A varied and rewarding role with significant strategic impact Professional development and training opportunities A chance to make a real difference in a community centred educational environment Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. The Vale Federation of School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and online health check. Legal This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order'). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

A prominent educational institution in Little Chalfont is seeking an Exams Officer to ensure smooth delivery of internal and external examinations. The candidate will manage all exam-related processes and support students and staff alike. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to lead a team effectively. Offering a rewarding work environment, the position comes with a competitive salary ranging from £36,495 to £39,876 (FTE).

Exams Officer - Dr Challoner's High School We are seeking to appoint a caring and meticulous Exams Officer to play a pivotal and very satisfying role in the life of our school. This is a key operational post, central to ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and smooth delivery of all internal and external examinations. This is an ideal opportunity to play a central role in our warm and strong community, providing the very best exams support and experience to our students and great service for our staff and parents. Term time only: Yes Salary type: Bucks pay Salary details: Pay range 6 from £36,495 - £39,876 (FTE) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 30 hours (4 days) or 37 hours (5 days) per week, 41 weeks/year (term time plus 3 weeks, mainly in August) Closing date:Noon on 23 rd February 2026 Interview date: Thursday 26 th February About us Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future. The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface. Challoner's girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas. The school is graded Outstanding by Ofsted and was rated as 'Leading' in all areas by Challenge Partners. Within the Challoner's High community, you will experience: A positive place to work with excellent facilities and IT resources and lots of purposeful and community-minded people around you (unlike working from home!) Use of staff gym; free staff yoga and fitness classes on site; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont, free flu jabs, some free food, local theatres discounts when available, two-week October half term. Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme Qualified daughters of staff are given priority in the schools over subscription criteria after 2 or more years' service. Also, excellent train links to London (on the Metropolitan line) The best advert however for working at Challoner's High will always be our hugely rewarding students The end-to-end administration and management of all exams across the school Ensuring strict adherence to JCQ and awarding body regulations Line managing the experienced Assistant Exams Officer and a team of invigilators Managing expenditure, and maintaining consistency and compliance in all examination procedures Due to the experience of the team, our use of Exams Assist and a supportive SLT it would be your choice of working either 4 or 5 days per week (5 days/week is essential during the summer exams). Please see job description for more details About you The successful candidate will be: Affable, kind and highly organise Exceptional attention to detail Ability to work highly accurately Plan ahead and problem-solve under pressure We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing. Dr Challoner's High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A copy of our privacy notice for applicants can be found here . The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and Section 128 check, where applicable. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Disclosure of Criminal Records As a school, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that certain criminal convictions and cautions, including some that are spent, must be declared when applying to work with children. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be required to disclose: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. not filtered) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2020 Failure to disclose relevant information may result in withdrawal of an offer or dismissal if appointed.

Senior Flood Management Officer Permanent £38,753 - £46,018 Walton Street Offices Closing date: 28/09/2025 Overview Do you want to help us, our partner organisations, and our communities to better manage flood risk, with a focus on implementing innovative actions from our forthcoming Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS), including engaging with communities? We have a great opportunity for a Senior Flood Management Officer to join the Strategic Flood Management Team on a permanent basis. The Strategic Flood Management Team, are a team of fifteen who are enthusiastic and passionate about managing local flood risk in BC's role as the Lead Local Flood Authority. We are responsible for delivering the statutory duties (outlined below) of the LLFA under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Land Drainage Act (1991), delivery of a number of flood management projects and developing new flood alleviation projects, and guiding the flood management approach on large infrastructure projects. We have recently updated our LFRMS, which will set the team's direction over the coming few years with a number of exciting proposed actions, including around building the resilience of our communities to flood risk and climate change through supporting community flood action groups. About us 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. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in a flood or water management role, which you may have gained while working for a previous local authority, other Risk Management Authority, or consultancy. The Senior Flood Management Officer post is a vital and influential role, helping lead and deliver the non-planning statutory role of the LLFA (Flood Investigations, Land Drainage Consents and Enforcement, and responding to enquiries). The role will have a focus on managing and delivering actions from our LFRMS in collaboration with other partners, including planning and delivering flood resilience engagement with local communities. There is also potential to project manage a small number of pipeline capital projects through feasibility and business case. Key Accountabilities • Work in a dynamic team to deliver the statutory duties of the LLFA as required (including flood investigations, land drainage consenting, land drainage enforcement, and responding to enquiries), with a particular focus on being out in the community where flooding has occurred • Plan and deliver actions from our new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners • Help plan, manage and deliver engagement with communities e.g. to support the setting up of community-led flood groups and action plans • Develop effective working relationships with a diverse range of partners and local communities to manage local flood risk • Potential for managing the feasibility and options appraisal parts of flood mitigation projects Any-Desk : As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements. About you Skills & Experience • Has relevant experience and technical skills in a flood or water management role, including: o Strong understanding of all sources of flooding, including groundwater flooding mechanisms o Understanding of relevant best practice guidance for surface water drainage and fluvial flood management techniques o Ideally, experience of using, interpreting or commenting on outputs from hydraulic modelling, drainage software packages and/or Computer Aided Design drawings o Strong working knowledge of water related law, regulation and policy • Confident, passionate and articulate in engaging with the public and community representatives • Adept at communicating complex technical matters clearly to stakeholders at all levels • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, and an ability to represent professional service area both internally and externally • Self-motivated, with initiative and ability to manage and prioritise your own work with little supervision • Well developed customer service skills, with an ability to deal with challenging situations or escalated complaints, utilising persuasion and influencing skills. • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and presentation skills. • Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is essential. • Membership of a relevant professional organisation is welcomed. • Some project management skills and experience is welcomed. For additional details, please see the attached job summary, but do pay close attention to the above requirements from this advert. Other information For additional information or an informal conversation about this role, please contact Andrew Waugh ( ; ). This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: • All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) Nacro We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.