Job Description

Job Introduction
Fixed term until March 2028 (with potential extension to 2030)
Are you ready to make a real difference to people's lives?
Lincolnshire County Council's Connect to Work programme is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contract Officer to join our team. This government-funded initiative tackles worklessness in the most disadvantaged communities across Greater Lincolnshire by aligning employment, training, and health activity to create meaningful, sustainable opportunities for participants.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Connect to Work programme. You will manage a Contract Officer, oversee performance and quality assurance, and ensure the programme meets all funding, fidelity, and compliance requirements. You will also work with delivery partners, community organisations, and stakeholders to maximise impact, identify efficiencies, and drive continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and influence a high-impact programme, embedding innovation and best practice to support participants into work and improve employment outcomes across Greater Lincolnshire.
Why join us?

• Take a leading role in a high-impact programme that transforms employment and skills opportunities.
• Work collaboratively within a talented team and a wide range of partners across sectors.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and professional development opportunities.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.

Ready to lead and make a difference across Greater Lincolnshire? Apply now to join the Connect to Work team.
To arrange an informal chat about the role, please email
This role can be undertaken as a secondment. Please ensure your line manager is aware if you are applying for this role as a secondment opportunity.
Closing date: 04/01/25.
Interviews: week commencing 02/02/25.
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 of .
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the (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 to support you in your application.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an 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.
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.
A Smarter Working Employer
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.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
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.
Attached documents
Senior Contract Officer (Connect to Work)

• Salary 39, 152 - 42, 839
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 1239/1791
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 04 January, 2026
• Job Category Economic Regeneration
• Location Lincoln, United Kingdom
• Posted on 10 December, 2025

Skills Required