Senior Customer Experience & Engagement Officer
Trafford Council
Fixed term £37,280-£39,862 Full Time Expires 05/04/2026
Working Pattern: Full time Working Arrangement: Hybrid Worker Fixed Term End Date: 31st March 2027 Interview Date/Type: 15th and 16th April 2026 / Face to face SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to support and strengthen Trafford’s statutory responsibilities for Children’s Services complaints, ensuring full compliance with the Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006 and associated statutory guidance. This is a pivotal role that ensures children, young people, and families are supported when they raise concerns, that their complaints are managed with fairness, transparency, and compassion, and that the Council gains the maximum learning from every representation. You will oversee all activity relating to the statutory threestage complaints process: You will support Children Services and external independent professionals to ensure Trafford delivers a childcentered, rightsbased, compliant, and highquality complaints service that drives meaningful learning and improvement. You will bring a strong understanding of the Children Act 1989 statutory complaints framework and the professionalism to handle sensitive and complex issues with empathy. You are confident interpreting legislation, statutory guidance and regulatory expectations, and you are able to communicate clearly and holistically with children, young people, families and senior leaders alike. Your ability to produce highquality thematic analysis helps identify meaningful learning and drive improvement, and you build positive, collaborative relationships rooted in a belief that feedback strengthens practice. Above all, you are passionate about truly hearing the voices of children and families and championing a culture where complaints are valued as a powerful source of insight and continuous improvement across Children’s Services. This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible. For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Nicola Jones or Tracy Tarry at Nicola.jones@trafford.gov.uk or tracy.tarry@trafford.gov.uk Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive. We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.” Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance: We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme. To find out more and if you qualify please click here. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile. We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. This means that if you are joining us from a participating organisation, you can retain valuable service-related benefits such as annual leave entitlement. You can find out if this applies to you by visiting Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment | greater.jobs At Trafford Council, we’re always open to new and innovative tools, including AI, that can help people work smarter. However, when it comes to job applications, what matters most to us is you. We really want to see your personality, your experience, and what excites you about joining our team. If you choose to use AI for support, please be sure to read the instructions carefully and make sure your application is written in your own words, reflecting your genuine skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. Please see our guide on using AI in your application. We’re looking forward to hearing your story. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you. We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at recruitment@trafford.gov.uk After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a values-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.About the Role
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Location
Talbot Road, , Trafford, M32 0TH, United Kingdom
Job ID
1868