Commissioning Manager – Adult Care

Lincolnshire pa.; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible working policies

Relocation package considered

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting a Commissioning Manager – Adult Care to lead a team of commissioners and deliver strategic commissioning initiatives aligned with our Adult Care Strategy. You will champion co-production with partners, drive market innovation and sustainability, and work within a hybrid model (1 day remote) to realise ambitious improvement goals for Lincolnshire residents.

The role offers a supportive environment, a contributory pension, flexible working and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic commissioning and collaboration with partners.
• Experience leading a team of commissioners to deliver shared outcomes.
• Ability to translate strategy into end-to-end commissioning actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of commissioning interests (Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well or Ageing Well) aligned with Adult Care Strategy.
• Act as senior manager and ambassador for new ways of working.
• Collaborate with partners to drive market innovation and sustainability.

Job description

Commissioning Manager – Adult Care

Company: Lincolnshire County Council Salary: £54,143 to £62,032 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Lincoln Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 16 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Come and join us!! Lincolnshire has established a Strategic Commissioning Service, within our Adult Care Directorate. We have ambitious plans to collaboratively develop innovative, evidenced based commissioning, to support the best outcomes for people of Lincolnshire.

We are seeking inspirational managers, with a strong track record in delivering successful outcomes through co-production and collaboration with strategic partners. The ability to lead a team of commissioners, to deliver a portfolio of strategic commissioning intentions, whilst supporting market innovation, diversification and sustainability in a drive to realise our ambitious continuous improvement journey.

The roles will both operate across the wider service and each post holder, 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 act as key members of the senior management team, operating as ambassadors in embedding new ways of working and fostering a supportive, learning culture.

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.

Be part of a supportive environment: The company is investing in staff development, built on a collaborative culture, where we are working towards a shared set of outcomes.

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, with opportunities for ongoing professional development across commissioning and adult care. 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: 4th November 2026.

Interviews will be held on WC 16th November

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.