Lincolnshire County Council · Lincoln, England · £44k–£49k
This is a live UK-based role at Lincolnshire County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 22 September 2026. Listed as open until 27 October 2026.
Job Introduction We have an opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Complex Care Officer. We are establishing a new Strategic Commissioning Service, within our Adult Care Directorate which includes a new approach to Care Sourcing 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. To deliver this business-critical function, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional senior officer who will source and secure the right advice, care and support package in the most complex cases for adults with an assessed eligible need, across all care types, at the right time and at the right cost. Our Senior Officers will manage the most complex cases including, but is not restricted to instances where it is necessary to undertake micro commissioning and competitive tender processes, utilising existing frameworks and contracts or via the open market. They will have significant responsibility for supporting the identification, mitigation and management of risks, safeguarding vulnerable adults, resolving disputes and meeting tight, and often urgent, deadlines. How our team works is just as important to us as what we do and you will be expected to embody the Councils values as together the whole team establishes our new function, embeds new ways of working and fosters a collaborative, supportive, caring and learning culture. You will be: A procurement professional with knowledge and experience of external commissioning, procurement, project management, or related discipline who can demonstrate a detailed understanding and excellent knowledge of the public sector, health or social care end to end commissioning, all public procurement activity, legislation, regulations, policies, best practice and markets. Someone with experience in building and maintaining effective relationships at all levels with advanced communication and negotiation skills, the ability to provide effective challenge with sensitivity and diplomacy along with expert analytical and report writing skills which support effective, informed decision making. Have evidence of being able to apply knowledge and understanding of return on investment models, market analysis, benchmarking, supplier development, supply chain management, market management, evaluation models and contract management processes. Please refer to the ‘PERSON SPECIFICATION’ in the attached job description for more details on the requirements of the postholder. 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,…
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