Children & Young - Senior Brokerage Officer

Senior Brokerage Officer - Children & Young People

37 Hours

Scale 6: £31,537 - £33,699

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Brokerage Officer to join our Children & Young People's Brokerage Team. This is a key role supporting the Team Leader to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective brokerage service. You will oversee placement activity, support and guide Brokerage Officers, and work closely with social workers, fostering teams and providers to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

• Overseeing placement sourcing and team workloads
• Supporting and guiding Brokerage Officers
• Managing complex placements and leading negotiations
• Working in partnership with social care, providers and other professionals
• Providing market insight to support commissioning and service development

• Experience in Children's Services (brokerage/placements desirable)
• Strong leadership skills, including transferable leadership experience, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of the children's provider market

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to deliver a 5 minute discussion on the current children’s residential homes market. Candidates shall demonstrate their understanding of market challenges, sufficiency and placement options.

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package - starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidays and anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

For further information on the role please contact Team Leader Julie Van Beek at or email

Please note:

We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.