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Salary £36,363 - £40,777 per annum | Fixed term/Maternity Cover, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Contracts Team | Preston, Lancashire
Contract Assurance Officer (Contract Management Team – Non Residential Care)
County Hall, Preston, Lancashire (Hybrid)
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Contract Assurance Officer (Contract Management Team – Non Residential Care)
We are excited to offer the role of Contract Assurance Officer in the contract management team working within the non-residential care team within the Strategic and Integrated Commissioning service.
This opportunity is temporary to cover the permanent post holder's maternity leave and will be until 15th March 2027 subject to the post holder's return.
Working within non-residential care contract management team, you will have a vital role in ensuring there is a wide range of high-quality adult social care services operating within Lancashire that contribute to improving and maintaining the health, well-being, and quality of life for the people using them.
You will be responsible for ensuring that commissioned services are delivered in accordance with the contract the services are commissioned against, as well as adhering to market standards.
As a manager, you will be required to work with Contract Monitoring Officers and support them in their role in managing care provider performance and assessing the quality of care in the market.
The post is based in County Hall, Preston however there is opportunity for some hybrid working. Due to this you will be able to use your own initiative and be flexible with where you work. There will be a requirement for team members to travel across the area/county as required.
For further information and informal discussion please contact Kate Coleman (Contract Manager) on 01772 530418 or via email [email protected]
Please note:
Closing Date 29th January 2026 5pm
Shortlisting will be carried out 30th January 2026
Interviews will be held 5th February 2026
Job description and person specification
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
What you'll do
- The Contract Assurance Officer will ensure that high-quality adult social care services are delivered in accordance with contracts and market standards. They will also support Contract Monitoring Officers in managing care provider performance and assessing care quality.
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