Job Description

Job Introduction

Job Title: Commissioning Hub Support Officer (SEND)

Salary:

27,052 - 29,345 per annum

35 Hours per Week

Location: Wildwood, County Hall Campus

Team: Commissioning Hub- SEND

Permanent

The Role:

The Commissioning Hub brings together all Children's related commissioning activities within Worcestershire County Council. We are looking for pro-active and driven individuals to support commissioning work within the SEND area of the service.


Your principal duties will be to support school consultations and commission alternative provision. You will collaborate with providers, education and SEND staff to help ensure suitable provision is found. You will be expected to undertake cost negotiations with providers to ensure optimum value for money and as a result, reducing the overall expenditure of the higher needs block for the service.


Additionally, the job will include quality assuring forms, setting up finance packages, setting up contracts and assisting with other key commissioning related duties as required.


For further information please contact: Craig Wheeler, Commissioning Hub Manager- cwheeler@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement:

As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!

Brilliant Pension Scheme:

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

Professional Learning & Development:

We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Flexible Working:

We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 7th November 2025