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Sefton's Adult Social Care Commissioning & Transformation Team

Sefton's Adult Social Care Commissioning & Transformation Team have an exciting opportunity available for two Commissioning Officer posts. You will support the Strategic Commissioning Managers on a range of strategic priorities across commissioning, with the two posts focusing on:

• Home Care & Reablement
• Community-Based Services, including Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector and Day Opportunities.

The posts will work within the ASC Commissioning and Transformation Team. You will need an excellent understanding of commissioning, a well‑developed commissioning skill set and experience in delivering commissioning outcomes to a range of vulnerable people or groups within Adult Social Care. You will support the commissioning function to ensure that a strategic approach is taken, in line with Council priorities and with local and national policy objectives.

Here in Sefton our communities look out for each other. We focus on our similarities and diversities but never on our differences, working together to live a fruitful life.

If you feel you are the right person for these key positions, please apply. Should you have any questions prior to applying then please contact  or

Closing Date - 30th January 2026

Provisional Interview Date - Week commencing 9th February 2026

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care‑experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please fully complete the online expression of interest.

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