Commissioning Manager Adult Care

Job summary

Come and join us!! Lincolnshire has established a Strategic Commissioning Service, within our Adult Care Directorate. We have ambitious plans to collaboratively develop innovative, evidenced based commissioning, to support the best outcomes for people of Lincolnshire. We are seeking inspirational managers, with a strong track record in delivering successful outcomes through co-production and collaboration with strategic partners. The ability to lead a team of commissioners, to deliver a portfolio of strategic commissioning intentions, whilst supporting market innovation, diversification and sustainability in a drive to realise our ambitious continuous improvement journey.

The roles will both operate across the wider service and each post holder, will take responsibility for a specific commissioning portfolio (Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well or Ageing Well), aligned to support our Adult Care Strategy, statutory duties, national policy and local priorities. The Commissioning Managers will act as key members of the senior management team, operating as ambassadors in embedding new ways of working and fostering a supportive, learning culture.

Main duties of the jobWhat we are looking for:

Relevant professional degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and senior level experience within Adult Care or a similar commissioning role. Proven senior management experience of multidisciplinary teams across strategic services along with significant whole commissioning cycle knowledge, skills and applied experience in managing and developing one of the following areas: prevention and early intervention; living well working aged adults; ageing well older adults.

Expert knowledge of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, regional and national drivers, the regulated and non-regulated care markets, with experience of market analysis, shaping and development. Excellent interpersonal, relationship and communication skills to effectively manage a team of commissioning officers, to drive activities forward, ensuring best value, improved outcomes and best use of resources. Advanced analytical skills, with proven ability in applying qualitative and quantitative intelligence, combined with strong commercial and risk management capability and effective budget and financial management.

All supporting evidence-based recommendations which inform strategic decision making.

About us Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.

We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.

From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.

We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.

People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.

Details Date posted
16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
54,143 to 62,032 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberF
0067-TPJob locations3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XX
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for:

Relevant professional degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and senior level experience within Adult Care or a similar commissioning role. Proven senior management experience of multidisciplinary teams across strategic services along with significant whole commissioning cycle knowledge, skills and…