Nottinghamshire County Council
Service Organiser
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Salary
£26,824 - £29,540 per annum
Type of Vacancy
Fixed Term
Work Pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months)
18
Hours per Week
37
Work Base
Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, NG22 9GS
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
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Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of Posts
1
Interview Date
4 September 2026
Closing Date
24 August 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a proud and purposeful organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and families within our community. We are committed to creating a balanced and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual to join our Commissioning and Contracts Team within Children and Family Services. As a Service Organiser, you will play a vital role in coordinating and managing essential functions, including short breaks, specialist education placements, referrals to the STARS project, and 16+ supported accommodation.
In This Role, You Will
- Coordinate and manage the functions of the Commissioning and Contracts Team.
- Support the delivery of short breaks and specialist education placements.
- Maintain accurate databases and ensure timely data entry.
- Draft letters and reports, communicating clearly with stakeholders.
- Monitor compliance with audit and procurement requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues, providers, and the public to enhance service delivery.
- Alert managers to any issues affecting performance and service quality.
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To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need
- A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with the NCC Mosaic system.
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- A background in social care, housing, or the third sector.
- Experience in using management information systems to monitor outcomes.
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical thinking to interpret complex information and improve practices.
- Teamwork and the ability to reflect on personal contributions.
- Creative problem-solving skills to enhance service delivery.
- A commitment to high-quality, person-centred services.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Community connection: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in your community! If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the wellbeing of children and families, we encourage you to apply today!
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Lucinda Davidson on 0115 977 2840 or by email lucinda.davidson2@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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