Integration and Partnerships Officer | Connect to Work
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Job Description
Salary £36,363 - £40,777 Per Annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week | Preston
The Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub is looking for passionate individuals to help shape a more inclusive, skilled workforce across Lancashire. We use data-driven insights to support economic growth and opportunity for all.
We’re also delivering the Connect to Work programme—an exciting DWP initiative helping people with disabilities, health conditions, or complex barriers find and stay in meaningful employment.
Join us as an Integration Partnerships Officer to help build a better Lancashire.
As the Integration Partnerships Officer, you will:
* Drive integration of employment support within health services by promoting the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model across NHS and care settings.
* Build partnerships with health professionals to increase referrals and raise awareness of the Connect to Work programme.
* Coordinate delivery of employment pathways, ensuring seamless collaboration between health partners, local authorities, and service providers.
* Lead strategic efforts to embed employment as a health outcome, troubleshoot implementation challenges, and report on programme impact.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in employment support, health services, or partnership coordination.
* Strong understanding of the IPS model and integrated care systems.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A passion for inclusive, person-centred approaches to employment and health.
Closing Date:24/03/2026 Interviews:31/03/2026 (in person at County Hall, Preston)
Application review is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please join our information session on Thursday 19 th March at 1pm. To join the session, please follow this link below.
By joining Lancashire County Council, you'll have the opportunity to shape the career path that is right for you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council is truly the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.
In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including:
* A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
* A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and the option to buy additional leave each year.
* Lancashire County Council believe in investing in our employee's future. We provide a range of training and development opportunities, such as CIPS qualifications, designed to help you reach your full potential in procurement and contracts management.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
* Job Category Project & Programme Management
* Posting Date 03/13/2026, 09:03 AM
* Apply Before 03/24/2026, 11:55 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RE, GB (Hybrid)
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