Placement Support Officer

Job Introduction

Job Title: Placement Support Officer (2 posts)
Working Pattern:  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (4.45pm on Friday)
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597
Location: Lincoln County Offices
Closing Date: 22nd April 2026
Interviews: 1st May 2026

We are seeking two proactive and detail-oriented Placement Support Officers 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 provides support to the wider Strategic Commissioning Team. The Placement Support Officer will 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 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 we are offering:

• A Contributory pension

• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work

• Flexible working policies

• Career progression opportunities

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Debra Carey, Senior Placement Support Officer by emailing debra.carey@lincolnshire.gov.uk

If you believe that you have the skills and experience to meet the requirements of the role, then we want to hear from you!

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.