Market Engagement and Development Officer

£39,152 - £44,075 per annum
Permanent
Full Time
37
Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF
Hybrid
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
1
4 June 2026
Closing Date
20 May 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.

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families across our community. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in our mission to empower children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to reach their full potential.

Are you passionate about making a difference? You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the specialist education, short breaks, and care market for children and young people aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and Disabilities. This collaborative position will involve working closely with providers, commissioners, and partners to ensure high-quality local provisions that meet statutory duties and foster positive outcomes for children and young people.

In this dynamic role, you will:

  • Lead Engagement: Foster strong relationships with specialist education and short breaks providers to support market development and collaboration.
  • Market Analysis: Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for growth within the provider market.
  • Support Development: Assist in the creation and enhancement of new and existing provisions.
  • Market Position Statements: Produce, maintain, and publish comprehensive Market Position Statements.
  • Commissioner Support: Provide market intelligence, advice, and engage with providers to support commissioners.
  • Promote Quality: Advocate for safeguarding, quality assurance, and service user participation across commissioned provisions.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field or equivalent recent and relevant experience 
  • In-depth knowledge of legislation relating to social care, SEND and education 
  • Experience in quality assurance or contract management methodologies

We are looking for someone who:

  • Communicates effectively, engaging and motivating diverse audiences.
  • Utilises performance data and stakeholder feedback to drive service improvements.
  • Exhibits resilience, personal accountability, and a commitment to service excellence.
  • Possesses strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering service improvements.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

  • A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
  • Community Impact: The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a vital part of our community! If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and support children and young people with SEND, apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as a Market Engagement and Development Officer. Together, we can create a brighter future!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Claire Good on 0115 8546104 or by email Claire.good@nottscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.