Are you organised, great at multi-tasking, and a people person? Then join our Operational Support Team!
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Closing Date
30th Jul, 2026
Job Type
Support, Support Services
About this vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operational Support Manager. You will be responsible for:
- Managing the performance of the Service’s Operational Support Administration team, which offers administrative support to our Prevention, Response & Resilience and Protection teams.
- Working with the Heads of Service for Prevention, Response and Resilience, Service Improvement and Protection to assist in the effective running of the Service.
- Acting as the system owner for the Service’s Premises Risk Management System (PRMS).
- Making day-to-day decisions on Operational Support issues and prioritising according to Service aims.
Vacancy details
We are looking for someone who:
- Is motivated and highly focused
- Can lead and manage a high performing team
- Has great communication and people skills
- Is a problem solver, actively looking for ways to improve the service we provide
- Is committed to development of others and themselves
- Treats people fairly, with dignity and respect
- Understands, as public servants, we must act professionally and responsibly with authority assets, property and funds.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- A full driving license
- Business Management Degree level qualification, or equivalent
- IOSH or willingness to work towards
- Level 3 Safeguarding or willingness to work towards Experience:
- Proven office/administration experience including multiple workstreams
- Experience of managing individuals, including performance monitoring
- Experience of budget management and administration
- Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office systems and the ability to utilise tools to improve workflow efficiency.
The Package:
Permanent Contract
Salary £46,804
Full Time
37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities
Anything Else you Need to Know:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact
[email protected]. For further information about the role please review the job description. (Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact
[email protected].
For further information about the role please review the job description. (Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)
Abatement and Protected Pension:
If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
