Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
We are recruiting – come and join our team. You can also find out more about working for Knowsley Council at www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes
Housing Solutions Support Officer
Salary is £28,598 – £31,022 per annum and the closing date is 5 August 2026
You will work in the Housing Solutions Service and work with clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The purpose of the Housing Solutions Support Officer will be to provide clients with tailored support to alleviate the homeless and assist in prevent homeless re-occurring.
You can read more about this role here.
Education Sufficiency and Place Planning Officer
Salary is £42,839 to £44,075 per annum and the closing date is 7 August 2026
You will review, analyse and monitor information on school and Early Years provision to ensure children and young people can access suitable education provision.
You will work collaboratively with education providers, including academies, faith schools and voluntary schools, to gather, maintain and analyse accurate information on school capacity, capital investment, building condition, suitability and sufficiency.
You can read more about this role here.
Independent Living Contracts Officer
Salary is £39,862 – £41,771 per annum and the closing date is 9 August 2026
This post will be part of the Council’s Adult Social Care services. In 2025 Adult Social Care services in Knowsley were inspected as Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission, and this post will help strengthen and build upon our strong commitment to early intervention and prevention services by supporting older people and people with disabilities to live independently.
You can read more about this role here.
Commissioning and Contracts Officer (fixed term for 18 months)
Salary is £45,091 – £46,142 per annum and the closing date is 9 August 2026
The post will be instrumental in supporting Cheshire and Mersey Regional Hub with queries about International Recruitment and those staff linked to commissioned services. Your knowledge and commitment to equality and diversity will be important to this role. Therefore, if you are passionate about improving people’s lives, enjoy working in a fast pace multidisciplinary environment and have commissioning knowledge you may be the perfect candidate for this role.
You can read more about this role here.
Data Lead Officer – Changing Futures (Fixed term until 31 March 2029)
Salary is £42,839 to £44,075 per annum and the closing date is 10 August 2026
We are seeking an ambitious and innovative Data Lead to develop and lead a multi-agency data and intelligence function that helps drive better outcomes for residents and supports lasting system change.
This is a unique opportunity to work across organisational boundaries, bringing together data, insight, evaluation and lived experience to help shape strategic decision-making and improve services for some of the borough’s most vulnerable people.
You can read more about this role here.
Operational Delivery Manager – Changing Futures (Fixed Term until 31 March 2029)
Salary is £51,356 – £52,413 per annum and the closing date is 10 August 2026
Knowsley’s Changing Futures programme is transforming the way services work together to support people experiencing multiple disadvantage. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operational Delivery Manager to lead our high-performing multi-agency team. This is a unique opportunity to shape service delivery, influence system-wide change and improve outcomes for some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents.
You can read more about this role here.
Caseworker – Changing Futures (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026)
Salary is £42,839 – £44,075 per annum and the closing date is 10 August 2026
Knowsley Council and partners are seeking applications from practitioners across the partnership to be part of the new Changing Futures Multi-Agency Team.
Changing Futures is a national programme designed to improve outcomes for people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including homelessness, substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system, domestic abuse and mental health. The programme aims to do more than support individuals; it aims to use learning from frontline practice to influence and improve the wider system.
You can read more about this role here.