Market Shaping 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

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced manager who can connect evidence, people and partnerships to shape the future of care and support across Lincolnshire.

Our new Strategic Commissioning Service brings together commissioning, procurement, contract management, care sourcing and market development to strengthen how we plan, develop and secure care and support across Lincolnshire. We are building a more proactive, evidence-led approach that connects people’s needs and aspirations with commissioning decisions, investment and the development of a sustainable care and support market.

As our Market Shaping Manager, you will join at an important stage, with the opportunity to bring your ideas, influence priorities and help establish new ways of working. You will lead and develop a team, build strong relationships across the care system and turn evidence and strategic ambitions into practical developments that improve the support and choices available to people.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

Lead market oversight, development activity and practical planning; responding to gaps, future needs and opportunities, and evaluating their impact.

Work with colleagues, providers and partners to encourage innovation, investment and high-quality, sustainable care and support.

Ensure people drawing on care and support, unpaid carers and communities influence priorities and service development.

Lead Strategic Commissioning intelligence and reporting, providing clear insight into demand, supply, capacity, quality, performance, costs and risks.

Anticipate workforce and financial pressures affecting providers and help develop effective responses.

Lead and support your team, helping colleagues develop their strengths, establish priorities and build confidence in new ways of working. As part of the service’s management team, you will contribute to a supportive environment where people share ideas, learn together and take pride in their work.

Support the Council’s Care Act responsibilities across the wider care market, including services used by people arranging and funding their own care.

We are looking for an experienced manager who can combine commissioning expertise, sound judgement and effective leadership to shape Lincolnshire’s care and support market.

Why join us?

Shape the future and make a real difference: You will translate strategic vision into reality, and through supporting the delivery of the full 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 -with opportunities for ongoing professional development across commissioning and adult care.

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.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

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.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

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