External Workforce Officer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 4112
£34,434 – £39,152 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 25% sure that is the right code. Nottinghamshire County Council is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers) · 25% match
- Ineligible 4112 (Local government administrative occupations) · 26% match
- Ineligible 3560 (Public services associate professionals) · 25% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
4112 Local government administrative occupations Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
3560 Public services associate professionals Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
£34,434 - £39,152 per annum
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours per week
37
Work Base
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Quality and Contracts Officer JDPS.pdf – 115KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
Number of posts
1
Interview date
13 October 2026
Closing Date
27 September 2026 23:55
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are deeply rooted in our community. We strive to support our residents and each other, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Are you passionate about improving adult social care? As an External Workforce Officer, you will be a vital part of our External Workforce Team, dedicated to enhancing Nottinghamshire's independent adult social care sector. You will lead initiatives that focus on recruitment, retention, skills development, and career progression, helping to create a skilled and compassionate workforce that delivers high-quality, person-centred care.
In This Role, You Will
- Drive Workforce Development: Contribute to the delivery of key priorities in the system-wide workforce plan.
- Support Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with health and social care partners to implement workforce initiatives across the external care sector.
- Project Management: Scope, plan, and manage projects effectively, ensuring timelines, resources, and risks are well-handled.
- Monitor Quality: Oversee contracts and service agreements, ensuring provider performance meets quality standards.
- Build Partnerships: Maintain effective relationships with service providers, people with lived experience, and health and social care partners.
- A strong understanding of workforce challenges within adult social care.
- Experience in planning and delivering projects within health or social care settings.
- Proficiency in using management information systems to achieve outcomes.
- A relevant qualification in health or social care (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Is proactive and organised, able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Can build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Flexible working: Enjoy a hybrid working model that suits your lifestyle.
- Professional development: Access to training and career progression opportunities.
- Generous leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample annual leave and bank holidays.
- Supportive environment: Join a team that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Adele Drohan on 0115 9773732 or by email [email protected].
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Nottinghamshire County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Offer £34,434–39,152
- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£28,912–42,432), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Nottinghamshire County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.