Commissioning Manager Adult Care

Overview

In this role you will lead a team of commissioners within Lincolnshire’s Strategic Commissioning Service to deliver a portfolio aligned with the Adult Care Strategy. You will shape innovative commissioning approaches, foster cross‑sector collaboration, and drive market development for sustainable, evidence‑based outcomes. You will operate across the service and own a commissioning portfolio (Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well; Ageing Well), contributing to continuous improvement and transformation.

Pay / Benefits

• contributory pension
• discount schemes
• cycle to work
• flexible working policies
• generous annual leave entitlement
• relocation package may be considered

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of commissioning officers and drive activity to deliver commissioning outcomes
• Manage and develop one of the portfolios (Early Intervention & Prevention; Living Well or Ageing Well)
• Conduct market analysis, shape markets and support market innovation and diversification
• Ensure best value, positive outcomes, and efficient use of resources across the commissioning cycle
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to inform strategic decisions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners and act as a senior management representative

Key requirements

• Relevant professional degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and senior level experience in Adult Care or similar commissioning role
• Significant senior management experience of multidisciplinary teams across strategic services
• Expert knowledge of political, legislative, regional and national drivers in care markets
• Experience of end-to-end commissioning cycle management and market shaping

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative and learning‑oriented leadership
• Advanced analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)
• Budget and financial management
• Risk management and evidence-based decision making

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