Commissioning and Contract Officer

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced professional in commissioning and contract management to support the Adults, Health and Wellbeing Commissioning Team across Strategy and Partnerships and Market Management.

You will shape and improve adult social care services through commissioning, contract management, market development and service transformation, coordinating with providers, partners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and/or contract management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of adult social care or health services or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and contract management activities.
• Engage with providers, partners and stakeholders to secure high-quality services.
• Use data and insight to shape market development and service transformation.
• Collaborate across Strategy and Partnerships to deliver improvements.

Skills

Commissioning

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Description | Salary £36,363-£40,777 Per annum | Fixed Term, Full Time, until 31/03/2027, 37 hours per week | Commissioning & Contract Management |

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for local communities through high-quality commissioning and contract management? We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Adults, Health and Wellbeing Commissioning Team supporting across Strategy and Partnerships and Market Management.

You’ll help shape, develop and improve adult social care services across Lancashire through commissioning, contract management, market development and service transformation. Working with providers, partners and stakeholders, you’ll use data, insight and collaboration to deliver high‑quality, sustainable services that improve outcomes for residents.

We are looking for someone who has experience in commissioning and/or contract management, has strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and analytical skills. Is knowledgeable about adult social care, health services or a related field and can manage multiple priorities and drive service improvement.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

Closing Date 29 September 2026

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you’ll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

For an informal confidential chat, please call Mick Duffy, Commissioning and Contract Manager, 01772533684 [e-mail]