Assistant Manager

Lincolnshire pa.; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government pension

Flexible & hybrid working

37 hour week

Generous leave

Salary sacrifice for cars/cycles

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Community Opportunities team in Lincolnshire on a fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. You will lead and inspire local teams, develop services, and deliver ambitious plans to support people with learning disabilities, autism and other life-long conditions.

We offer a hybrid working model, a 37-hour week, generous leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing and community impact.

Qualifications

• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Experience in developing staff and services.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams across multiple sites in Lincolnshire.
• Develop, implement and monitor community-based services.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver Living Life to the Full plans and ensure quality of support.

Skills

Decision making

Staff development

Communication

Change mindset

Creativity

People-focused collaboration

Job description

Come, join us and be part of our community opportunities team in Lincolnshire as an Assistant Manager. This is a fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent. 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 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. Are you an experienced manager, 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 teams, helping them to develop, we’d love to hear from you.

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. In our community bases, you’ll work with a Team Manager and our staff team to lead, inspire and develop the existing service, creating even more community connections, finding exciting new opportunities which give people with learning disabilities, autism and other life‑long conditions the chance to try something new. 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 five Assistant Managers who has the commitment and skills to inspire and manage our teams at Louth, Horncastle, Lincoln, Grantham and Market Rasen, as well as be a key part of our wider management team across the County. 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. Tell us about how your experience, skills and abilities can help us make our plans a reality. We're looking for someone with strong management and leadership skills, including:

• responsive decision-making skills
• a track record in managing and developing staff
• great communication skills
• the drive to make changes and look for new ways of working
• a creative approach which inspires others
• a love of working with a range of people, organisations and colleagues

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.

Vision and values – Lincolnshire County Council

Lincolnshire is a great place to live and work. At Lincolnshire County Council we value all our employees, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to do their job well. Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
• 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
• A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
• Free financial wellbeing advice

Applications close on 1st November 2026.

Interviews will be on 9th November in Louth; 10th November in Grantham and Horncastle; 11th November in Lincoln and 13th November in Market Rasen.

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 in the attached brochure.

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 [e-mail].

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.