Commissioning Broker

Commissioning Broker

Location: Gloucester (Shire Hall – office based initially)
Gloucestershire County Council
Base: Gloucester – Shire Hall
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initial 7 months (with potential extension to September next year)

Working Arrangement:

• First 2 months fully office-based (5 days per week at Shire Hall, Gloucester)
• Hybrid working may be considered after initial 2 months

Pay:

• £17.64 per hour (Umbrella)/£13.69 per hour (PAYE)
• Grade dependent on experience

About the Role
Gloucestershire County Council is looking for a Commissioning Broker to join a fast-paced and impactful team supporting adults and children’s care services.
You will play a key role in connecting individuals with appropriate care and support services, working closely with families, professionals, hospitals, and care providers to secure safe, timely, and high-quality placements.
This is a rewarding role where your work directly contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people across Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

• Support safe and timely hospital discharges in collaboration with partner agencies
• Manage a varied and sometimes complex caseload
• Commission and source appropriate care packages and placements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple systems
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Monitor provider performance and ensure quality standards are met
• Work closely with managers and colleagues to improve processes and service delivery
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You
You are a proactive, organised, and motivated professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys problem-solving.
You will bring:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Confidence in decision-making and adapting to changing priorities
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
• High attention to detail, especially in administrative work
• A professional, reliable, and flexible approach

What’s on Offer

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunity to work in a meaningful, fast-paced environment
• Exposure to complex and rewarding commissioning work
• Potential contract extension and longer-term opportunities