Commissioning and Contracts Support Officer

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in Preston is offering a part-time permanent Commissioning and Contract Support Officer role. You will assist with commissioning projects, contract monitoring and market development across Adult Social Care, using data to inform decisions and support service improvement in a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

Ideal candidates have strong organisational and communication skills, plus ICT proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, contract management or market development is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ICT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to analyse information and support evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning projects and service reviews across Adult Social Care.
• Assist with contract monitoring, market development and provider assurance.
• Gather intelligence, perform research and monitor performance to inform decisions.
• Produce reports to support governance and decision-making.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

ICT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Salary £29,071 - £33,119 per annum | 18.5 hours per week | Part Time | Permanent | Preston / Hybrid Working

About The Role

We are delighted to be able to offer a part-time permanent Commissioning and Contract Support Officer post within Lancashire County Council.

As a Commissioning and Contract Support Officer, you will support the delivery of commissioning, contract management, market management and service improvement activity across a range of Adult Social Care services. Your work will contribute to the development of high-quality, sustainable and value-for-money services that improve outcomes for Lancashire residents.

The role involves supporting commissioning projects, service reviews and market management activity through research, analysis and performance monitoring. You will work with providers, partners and colleagues to gather intelligence, support service improvement and help inform commissioning decisions.

You will assist with provider assurance, contract monitoring and market development activities, using performance, quality and safeguarding information to identify emerging risks and support appropriate interventions. You will also contribute to maintaining provider risk profiles and producing reports that inform governance and decision-making processes.

Working collaboratively across the Strategic Commissioning & Quality Service and wider directorate, you will help ensure information is shared effectively and that commissioned services continue to deliver high-quality outcomes for people across Lancashire.

What We Are Looking For…

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who can work effectively as part of a team and manage a varied workload. You will have strong organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.

You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be confident in building and maintaining positive working relationships with providers, colleagues and other stakeholders. Experience of using ICT systems, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, is essential.

The successful candidates will be able to use analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate information, identify issues and support evidence-based recommendations. Experience within commissioning, contract management, Adult Social Care or a related field would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and support will be provided.

You will demonstrate a positive attitude, a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for supporting the delivery of effective services that achieve positive outcomes for Lancashire residents.

For Further Information And Informal Discussion Please Contact

Salma Mullah on 01772 532874 or [e-mail].

While it is acceptable to submit CVs, applicants are encouraged to provide a supporting statement of 500-1000 words demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria within the Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2026.

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.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here.

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

Job Description And Person Specification

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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.