Lead Commissioning Officer (Grade 10)

Lead Commissioning Officer (Grade 10)

• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

• Authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

• Salary Equivalent: £47,181 - £50,269 per annum (Grade 10)

• Contract: Full-Time Agency Contract (Month-to-month, starting with an initial 3-month arrangement)

• Working Pattern: 37 hours per week | Agile Working (60/40 split between office and home)

• Flexibility: Flexible working options and job share applications welcomed

Are you an experienced commissioning professional looking to drive strategic service improvement across children, families, and community services?

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a high-calibre Lead Commissioning Officer to join their dynamic Commissioning Team. Offering an equivalent salary of £47,181 - £50,269, this role provides a key platform to shape, co-produce, and deliver outcome-focused services that make a real difference to local communities.

About the Role & Service:

Barnsley is a place of possibilities where children, young people, and families can thrive. In this role, you will lead end-to-end commissioning projects, build market intelligence, and manage contracts to ensure services are responsive, cost-effective, and aligned with strategic priorities. You will bring a whole-system perspective to complex needs, working collaboratively across internal teams, external providers, health partners, and local service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Commissioning: Lead high-profile commissioning activity across the full commissioning cycle to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services.

• Complex Needs & Systems: Commission services for complex needs and vulnerable groups, embedding co-production and person-centred approaches.

• Contract & Market Oversight: Manage provider contracts, monitor performance, gather market intelligence, and drive continuous service development.

• Partnership Working: Build strong working relationships across multi-agency systems, health sectors, and local communities.

What We Are Looking For:

• Commissioning Expertise: Deep, practical understanding of the full public sector commissioning cycle and contract management.

• Complex Needs Experience: Proven ability to work confidently with complex needs and vulnerable client groups.

• Analytical & Strategic Skills: Creative, analytical mindset with the ability to turn market intelligence into actionable service improvements.

• Checks: Enhanced DBS check required.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Package: £47,181 - £50,269 per annum equivalent.

• Agile & Flexible Working: 60/40 hybrid split (office/home) with options for flexible working arrangements and job share.

• Impactful Work: Drive real, tangible outcomes for children, families, and communities across Barnsley.

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work