Lead Commissioning Officer
Position reference: 50135051/756858
Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: Commissioning Teams
Salary: £47,181 - £50,269
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 10/11/2025 at 23:59
About The Post
Barnsley is a place of possibilities – where children, young people, families, and communities can thrive. We’re proud of our ambition and are looking for a Lead Commissioning Officer to help us deliver high‑quality, outcome‑focused services that make a real difference.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Commissioning Team, where you’ll play a key role in shaping and improving services across a range of areas. You’ll lead on commissioning activity, working collaboratively with stakeholders, providers, and service users to ensure services are responsive, effective, and aligned with strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
* Lead commissioning projects, ensuring services are co‑produced and evidence‑based.
* Develop market intelligence to inform service design and procurement.
* Manage contracts, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
* Cooperate with internal teams, external providers, and communities to bring about evidence‑based change.
* Ensure services respond to the needs of vulnerable groups and children/young people.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of the commissioning cycle.
* Experience working with complex needs and vulnerable groups.
* Skilled partnership working across systems and sectors.
* Ability to manage contracts, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
* Creative, analytical, and committed to improving outcomes.
We Value
* Honesty – openness and transparency.
* Teamwork – working together to achieve more.
* Excellent service – putting people at the heart of what we do.
* Pride – taking ownership and celebrating success.
Benefits & Rewards
* Competitive salary with salary range £47,181 – £50,269.
* Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours.
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Paid time off, employee discounts, training and development opportunities.
* Employee rewards and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please contact Rowena Brown, Head of Service, at rowenabrown@barnsley.gov.uk. Review the Job Profile and Vacancy Exposure Profile documents for additional information.
Legal & EEO Statements
Annual DBS and police vetting required. Overseas record checks may be required. The Council does not sponsor visas. We are committed to a fair and inclusive working environment – no discrimination on the basis of race, gender, disability or other protected characteristics. We welcome applicants with past convictions and are dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.
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