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Lincolnshire County Council is establishing a new Strategic Commissioning function, within our Adult Care Directorate. We are ambitious about our plans to invest and develop, an innovative function, to drive the delivery of best outcomes for the people of Lincolnshire.

To do this, we are seeking a key member of the strategic commissioning leadership team, who will bring effective leadership and influencing capabilities at a system level, significant strategic commissioning experience, including leading a team, in a dynamic environment, to deliver best outcomes for people.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a wide and diverse range of strategic partners and stakeholders across the whole of the county and beyond, on all aspects of adult care to drive transformation, secure market sustainability and diversification in a manner which successfully improves outcomes and is in line with statutory duties, national policy and local priorities.

Responsible for establishing and leading a new high performing team and cutting-edge approach for adult social care commissioning which successfully translates strategic intent into sustainable, value‑for‑money outcomes-based provision that meets current and future needs

What we are looking for:

• Relevant professional degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and senior level experience within Adult Care or a similar integrated end-to-end commissioning role.
• Significant proven senior leadership experience of multidiscipline teams across strategic services encompassing large, complex and cross-cutting programmes, which successfully translate strategic intentions into innovative, affordable commissioning solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and communication skills with the ability to collaborate, persuade, negotiate and influence at a senior level and with partners, stakeholders and care markets.
• Experience of setting objectives, strategic planning and prioritisation, with the ability to establish a high performing supportive culture which promotes creative thinking, identifies improvement opportunities and successfully leads, implements and embeds change.
• Highly developed analytical ability to interpret and communicate complex information and data to inform creative decision making along with effective budget and financial management.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future and make a real difference: you will lead and manage a diverse team translating strategic vision into reality, and through delivering the end-to-end commissioning cycle, your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire.
• Know you are at the heart of our organisation: 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
• 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.
• Be recognised for your contribution: along with a competitive salary of £65,878 to £71,709 (pay award pending) 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.
• Work in beautiful Lincolnshire: enjoy our historic cathedral city, thriving market towns and stunning countryside in a county where the cost of living is lower than many other parts of the country.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Alina Hackney via email alina.hackney@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 10/08/26.

Interviews: 18/08/26 and 19/08/26.

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.

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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 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.