Projects and Contracts Officer

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a confident Projects and Contracts Officer to join our Commissioning Improvement and Assurance Team within Adult Social Care. The role supports the development of service specifications, procurement and contract management, and performance monitoring in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with finance, legal teams and delivery partners to turn plans into results, ensuring high-quality services for residents and compliant governance.

Qualifications

• Experience of project and contract management, ideally within public or partnership settings.
• Understanding of procurement, performance management and service delivery frameworks.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work independently and collaboratively.

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.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Procurement processes

Performance reporting

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Risk management

Job description

Projects and Contracts Officer | £36,581 -£39,481

Position reference: 50145965

Directorate: Adult Social Care & Integrated Health | Service: Commissioning Teams

Working Arrangements : hybrid, 3 days in the office per week

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

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 [e-mail]

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 license 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 w’s the perfect time to join our excellent Commissioning team as we work to make Barnsley the place o f 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.
• 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 fast-paced and high-profile 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:

• 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

In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence how Adult Social Care services are commissioned and delivered, helping to shape improvement and drive meaningful change across the system. At Barnsley Council, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to improving outcomes for our residents. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• The opportunity to work on initiatives that make a real difference to local communities

Working with us

You’ll be working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, collaborating with colleagues across the council and with partners to deliver high-quality, person-centred services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

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