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Here's an exciting development opportunity.

We're developing our day services and community opportunities, we need a positive, enthusiastic and energetic Assistant Manager to join out teams in Skegness. The role is fixed term for two years.

Are you passionate about creating positive change, adaptable, determined to make your mark and help us to achieve our ambitious plans? If you’ve got experience of working collaboratively, inspiring others, and supporting people to develop, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, creating sustainable community-based support which will have a lasting impact. We have been investing in our day services, re-inventing ourselves and we have big plans to play an even greater part in our communities. We have high expectations and want everyone to have the chance to reach their potential.

About us

We are here for the whole community, working together to create partnerships and offer a wide range of opportunities which benefit the whole area. Our passion is to help the people that we support to live full, meaningful and active lives. We’re working to connect people across the County to promote wellbeing, finding pathways to work and independence.

You'll work with the team to lead, inspire and build on the existing service, creating even more community connections, finding exciting new opportunities which give people with learning disabilities the chance to try something new, develop skills, and make something happen in the community and the lives of other people. We have high expectations and want everyone to have the chance to reach their potential. The people we support want the chance to try new things and meet new people, as well as keep developing new skills, do more volunteering, get work experience and help local people. We know that everyone has something to contribute to their community and it’s our job to help them make that happen

We have set ourselves an exciting agenda of change and improvement and we have already taken our first steps on the journey.

About you

We’re looking for someone who has the commitment and skills to inspire and manage our teams, as well as be a key part of our wider management team. Adapting and responding to the needs, wants, and wishes of the people we support, you’ll play a key role in delivering our ambitious development plans.

We can help you to develop your management skills in this role. Tell us about how your experience, skills and abilities can help us make our plans a reality, including:

· responsive decision making skills

· great communication skills

· the drive to make changes and look for new ways of working

· a creative and positive approach which inspires other

· a love of working with a wide range of people, organisations and colleagues

· willingness to travel and support County events

· experience of working with or supporting people with disabilities would also be an advantage.

Please consider our plan Living Life to the Full, and our values in your application

Life at LCC – Culture, leadership and values - Lincolnshire County Council

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Mykey Rockall via email on mykey.rockall@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 26/07/26.

Interview date: w/c 03/08/26

At Lincolnshire County Council, 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 here.

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

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

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

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.

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.