Senior Commissioning Officer – Adult Care

Job Introduction

We are establishing a new Strategic Commissioning Service, within our Adult Care Directorate and are ambitious about our plans to invest in and advance our approach to innovative, evidenced based commissioning, driving the delivery of positive outcomes for the people of Lincolnshire, in a compliant and efficient way.

To support delivery of our ambitious plans and continue our improvement journey, we are seeking to recruit exceptional senior commissioning officers, who are forward thinking and well versed in operating across the commissioning cycle, in a way which is collaborative internally and across the strategic partner landscape and connects local and national agendas.

If this is you, come and join us to make a real difference to the people of Lincolnshire.

Our Senior Commissioning Officers will work under the direction of Commissioning Managers, leading and supporting the delivery of commissioning plans, which underpin our wider strategic intent. These posts will operate across the Service and take a lead for specific thematic areas of activity (Early Intervention & Prevention, Living Well or Ageing Well).

Working with the senior leadership team in establishing and embedding new ways of working, presents an exciting opportunity, to help shape our emerging service and build the foundations for a supportive and continuous learning culture.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant degree or equivalent level qualification or equivalent significant end-to-end commissioning knowledge, skills and experience within the adult care sector more broadly and in particular at least one of the priority portfolio areas (Early Intervention & Prevention, Living Well or Ageing Well). This must also include advanced knowledge of all relevant legislation as well as national and local regulations, guidance, priorities, policies and procedures.
• Recent and relevant end-to-end commissioning delivery experience, spanning activity across all stages of the commissioning cycle, with evidence of successful implementation at each stage and an understanding of the interdependency of the activity and application of continuous learning whilst progressing through the cycle.
• Demonstrable experience in the application of analytical, judgemental, creative and development skills, to analyse and interpret highly complex information and make recommendations. All of which being used to draft the documents, papers, reports and communications required to engage stakeholders and support informed decision making through appropriate internal and external governance arrangements.

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 Rachel West via email rachel.west@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 27th September 2026.

Interviews will be held on Monday 5th October, Wednesday 7th October and Monday 12th October.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, your applicable experience, 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.