Commissioning Manager – Adult Care

Lincolnshire pa.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting an inspirational Strategic Commissioning Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee end-to-end commissioning across Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well; Ageing Well portfolios. You will align with the Adult Care Strategy, drive outcomes, and ensure value for money.

You will engage with partners, manage budgets, analyse markets and policy drivers, and embed new ways of working within a supportive senior management culture.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional degree or equivalent knowledge and senior level experience in Adult Care or a similar commissioning role.
• Senior management experience of multidisciplinary teams across strategic services with end-to-end commissioning knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of political, legislative, market drivers and regulation in care sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of commissioners across strategic portfolios and support the new service.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver commissioning outcomes.
• Embed new ways of working and maintain a learning culture within the senior management team.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Market analysis

Education

Relevant professional degree

Job description

We are establishing a new Strategic Commissioning Service, within our Adult Care Directorate and are ambitious about our plans to invest in and advance our approach to innovative, evidenced based commissioning, driving the delivery of positive outcomes for the people of Lincolnshire, in a compliant and efficient way.

We are seeking inspirational managers with a proven track record in delivering successful outcomes in collaboration with strategic partners, operating within the commissioning cycle. The ability to lead a team of commissioners, alongside collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, to deliver a portfolio of strategic commissioning intentions, whilst supporting a sustainable care market is a critical component of the Adult Care Directorate, realising its wider ambitious continuous improvement journey.

Whilst expected to operate across the Service, each post holder, under the direction of our Strategic Commissioning Manager, will take responsibility for a specific commissioning portfolio (Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well or Ageing Well), aligned to support our Adult Care Strategy, statutory duties, national policy and local priorities. The Commissioning Managers will work collaboratively and embrace joint responsibility as a key member of the senior management team, for establishing the new service, embedding new ways of working and fostering a supportive, learning culture.

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.
• Proven senior management experience of multidisciplinary teams across strategic services along with significant end to end commissioning knowledge, skills and applied experience in managing and developing one of the following areas: prevention and early intervention; living well – working aged adults; ageing well – older adults.
• Expert knowledge of the political landscape, legislative frameworks, regional and national drivers, the regulated and non-regulated care markets, with experience of market analysis, shaping and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and communication skills to effectively manage a team of commissioning officers, to drive activities forward, ensuring best value, improved outcomes and best use of resources.
• Advanced analytical and judgemental skills, with proven ability in applying qualitative and quantitative intelligence, combined with strong commercial and risk management capability and effective budget and financial management. All supporting evidence-based recommendations which inform strategic decision making.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future and make a real difference: You will translate strategic vision into reality, and through delivering the end-to-end commissioning cycle, your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Lincolnshire.
• 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.

• Know you are at the heart of our organisation: 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

• Be recognised for your contribution: Along with a competitive salary, 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.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th October and Tuesday 13th October 2026

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

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

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.