Placement Support Officer


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£31,015 to £33,672 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lincoln
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

About the Role

This role will support the Children's Strategic Commissioning Service's placement team to provide high quality commissioning support in sourcing appropriate placements for children and young people from independent and non-maintained providers. Placements can be made both within Lincolnshire and throughout the United Kingdom. This role plays a key part in helping the Council meet statutory obligations in particular for Children in Care and for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The Placement Support Officer will also undertake activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle including contract assurance processes, supporting market engagement activities, performance and data analysis and responsibility for the development of contractual documentation.

This role is based at Lincoln County Offices and requires working from the office five days a week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (4.45pm on Friday).

Essential requirements

Job Introduction Job Title: Placement Support Officer Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 Location: Lincoln Closing Date: 16th November 2026 Interview Date: 25th November 2026 We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Placement Support Officer to join our Strategic Commissioning Team, playing a key role in shaping high-quality services and placements for children and young people. About the Role This role will support the Children's Strategic Commissioning Service's placement team to provide high quality commissioning support in sourcing appropriate placements for children and young people from independent and non-maintained providers. Placements can be made both within Lincolnshire and throughout the United Kingdom. This role plays a key part in helping the Council meet statutory obligations in particular for Children in Care and for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The Placement Support Officer will also undertake activities across the full breadth of the commissioning cycle including contract assurance processes, supporting market engagement activities, performance and data analysis and responsibility for the development of contractual documentation. This role is based at Lincoln County Offices and requires working from the office five days a week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (4.45pm on Friday). About You You will have a sound knowledge of commissioning and procurement processes and your role will include the commissioning of high quality residential and education placements for children and young people from independent and non-maintained providers. You must be able to build effective relationships with a diverse stakeholder community, both internally and externally and a knowledge and understanding of the Children in Care (CiC), Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Children with Disabilities (CWD) teams would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good negotiation and analytical skills, be an excellent communicator and will have exceptional attention to detail, whilst being able to work across a range of different work streams, displaying the necessary professionalism and confidence to work alongside and advise Senior Managers and Members. About Our Offer Along with a competitive salary of £31,015 - £33,673 we are offering: • A Contributory pension • Comprehensive benefits package • Career progression opportunities • A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more At Lincolnshire County Council, 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. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure. If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Debra Carey via email debra.carey@lincolnshire.gov.uk Closing Date: 16th November 2026 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. PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application. 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. 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. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

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