Career development

At Buckinghamshire Council, we believe everyone has the potential to grow, learn and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we’ll support you to be the best you - every step of the way.

At Bucks, your development isn’t an add-on - it’s part of who we are. We want every colleague to feel confident, capable and excited about what’s next.

Here’s how we help you make that happen:

• access to our Learning Hub: hundreds of online courses and workshops to build your skills and confidence
• apprenticeships: from Level 3 to Level 7, including Project Management, HR, Leadership and more
• coaching and mentoring: work with experienced colleagues to discover your strengths and develop new ones
• personal development plans: we’ll help you map your goals and create a clear path to success

Whatever your goals, we’ll help you be the best you - whether that means deepening your expertise or stepping into leadership.

We offer:

• service-led career pathways across areas like Social Care, Legal, Planning and more
• management and leadership programmes for those ready to lead or inspire others
• professional qualifications and study support, including paid study leave and access to learning materials
• secondments and internal moves to help you gain new experience and broaden your perspective

We’ll make sure you have the resources and encouragement to shape your career your way.

Our support includes:

• regular one-to-one development conversations with your manager
• opportunities to shadow colleagues or take on stretch projects
• access to mentoring, coaching, and skills workshops
• internal networks and staff groups to help you connect and grow