Policy, Information and Commissioning Officer | Full time

Salary £36,363 - £40,777 | 37 hours per week | Fixed term until 31/05/2027, Fulltime | Policy, Information and Commissioning Officer

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for local communities through high-quality commissioning and contract management? We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Adults, Health and Wellbeing Commissioning Team supporting across Strategy and Partnerships and Market Management.

You'll help shape, develop and improve adult social care services across Lancashire through commissioning, contract management, market development and service transformation. Working with providers, partners and stakeholders, you'll use data, insight and collaboration to deliver high-quality, sustainable services that improve outcomes for residents.

We are looking for someone who has experience in commissioning and/or contract management, has strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and analytical skills. Is knowledgeable about adult social care, health services or a related field and can manage multiple priorities and drive service improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference while developing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team.  Please complete a personal statement alongside any CV submitted.

Internal candidates must receive permission from their line manager before applying for this post

Please note that we are unbale 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.

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, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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

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