Care Sourcing Manager – Adult Care

Job Introduction

We are establishing a new approach to Care Sourcing within our Adult Care Directorate and seek an experienced, motivational manager to help us establish this business-critical function and play a key role in meeting our statutory obligations and duties through ensuring the right advice, care and support is provided, at the right time and at the right costs.

If you are someone who knows how to get the best out of their team, can collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners and also has proven successful experience of developing and utilising contract and framework mechanisms as well as micro-commissioning, compliant public procurement, sourcing, tender process management, brokerage and negotiation, then come and join us at the start of this exciting journey.

This is a challenging post which is responsible for operationalising the strategic vision and direction for Care Sourcing, working across a range of commissioning categories including Residential and Nursing Care, Homecare, Reablement, Community Supported Living, Short Breaks and Emergency Provision, Intermediate Care, Day Services, Shared Lives Schemes.

As the Care Sourcing Manager, you will provide effective leadership and management, supporting your team to drive cost effective, value for money, high quality, timely care arrangements which deliver the desired outcomes and make a real difference to people's lives.

You will be expected to work collaboratively and embrace joint responsibility as a key member of the senior management team, for establishing the new function, embedding new ways of working and fostering a supportive, caring and learning culture.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant degree level qualification or extensive relevant professional experience in commissioning and public procurement; the social, health care profession; programme and project principles which support strategic commissioning; delivering change management within a complex organisation. Ideally with a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge, experience and direct application of principles which support strategic procurement and deliver commissioning outcomes and value for money. Along with demonstrable commercial astuteness to manage markets, undertake complex negotiations and address contractual performance issues in a manner which constructively resolves conflict.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a successful multi disciplined team, establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships. Someone who demonstrating excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills. Combined with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, so as to produce comprehensive and technical analysis, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence with an understanding of the service, political context and wider potential implications.

Why join us?

• Shape the future and make a real difference: You will translate strategic vision into reality, and through delivering the end-to-end commissioning cycle, your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire.
• Work in a dynamic supportive environment: In joining the Strategic Commissioning Service you can be guaranteed a warm welcome and will be surrounded by a friendly, supportive caring and compassionate team, dedicated to ensuring success.
• Know you are at the heart of our organisation: We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.
• Be recognised for your contribution: Along with a competitive salary, we also offer a contributory pension, a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work; flexible working policies; career progression opportunities; a generous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to buy more; and a relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate -more details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Carl Miller via email carl.miller@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 27/09/26.

Interviews will be held on 09/10/26.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, details your applicable experience and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description, and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.