Position reference: 50145966 50145965 50145964 50145967
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Commissioning Market Development
Salary: £35,412 - £38,220
Working Arrangements: A gile Working
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date: 12/06/2026 at 23:59
DBS Check: Enhanced required
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office licence and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and no hands w’s the perfect time to join our excellent Commissioning Market Development team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About The Post
Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for a confident and motivated Projects and Contracts Officer to join our Commissioning Improvement and Assurance Team, based within Adult Social Care, to help drive forward key projects, contracts and service improvements in a vibrant and high-impact environment.
This is a varied and challenging post where you will help develop service specifications, support procurement and contract management processes, monitor performance and compliance, and work with senior stakeholders, finance, legal teams and delivery partners to turn plans into results.
Working in Adult Social Care, you will contribute to services that make a real difference to local people, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, sustainable care and support across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop service specifications that translate policy and programme priorities into clear, deliverable outcomes.
- Support the procurement and contracting process, working closely with finance and legal colleagues.
- Manage and monitor contract performance and compliance, including KPIs and reporting.
- Lead or support the delivery of projects and programmes from initiation through to completion.
- Develop and maintain risk management plans, escalating issues where required.
- Produce high‑quality reports, briefings and presentations for a range of audiences.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners and external stakeholders.
- Support governance processes including meetings, action tracking and documentation.
About You
You’ll need strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, performance, risk and budgets.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience of project and contract management, ideally within a public or partnership setting.
- Understands procurement, performance management and service delivery frameworks.
- Is confident working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners.
- Has strong analytical skills and can interpret data to inform decision‑making.
- Is proactive, solutions‑focused and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
What We're Looking For
You will ideally have:
- A relevant qualification (e.g. degree, NVQ Level 3/A Levels, or project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent experience).
- Experience in project delivery, contract monitoring and performance reporting.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management processes.
- Experience of managing budgets, risks and programme performance.
How To Apply
If you’re proactive, solutions‑focused and thrive on challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katherine Purton Head of Service Commissioning, Improvement and Assurance, Katherinepurton@barnsley.gov.uk
To apply, please submit your application demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Projects and Contracts Officer Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.pdf
Help with your application form
Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances
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