What's involved with this role: Lead Commissioning Officer Sector: Public Sector – Commissioning & Strategy Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2DR Working Arrangement: Hybrid Day rate: £400 (Umbrella) per day Inside IR35 Hours: 37 per week | Monday–Friday Contract Type: Temporary - Initial 2 months approximately Reference: Yorkshire 0009 FBBB / 1 Why Join Us? Our client is committed to transforming services and improving life chances for its residents. As part of our award-winning commissioning team, you’ll help shape vital services for vulnerable groups across the borough. Join a council that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while offering flexibility, progression, and meaningful impact in your work. Key Responsibilities Act as Lead Commissioner across identified service areas and themes, developing strategies and business cases to improve outcomes. Oversee the full commissioning cycle—from needs analysis to evaluation—ensuring services meet user needs and deliver value. Lead contract monitoring, performance management and quality assurance of services. Manage commissioning budgets and maximise funding opportunities. Liaise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders including providers, communities, and elected members. Deliver reports and presentations to influence local policy and service delivery. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in commissioning, service planning, and contract management. Strong understanding of national/local strategies and legislation in health, social care or public services. Skilled in performance management, budget oversight, and service redesign. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Level 6 qualification in a relevant area, or equivalent extensive experience (particularly in commissioning or project management). What We Offer Competitive rate Professional development including access to IPC and project management training. A collaborative and flexible hybrid working environment. How to Apply Quote Lead Commissioning Officer – Ref: 0009 FBBB / 1 in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – early submission is advised. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Am Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.