Contracts Officer (Great Childhoods Ambition)

In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and communities We are investing in a wide range of initiatives as part of our Great Childhoods Ambition to ensure every child In Barnsley benefits from the opportunities that a great childhood brings. A range of experiences and learning opportunities can help to give children and young people the best start in life and this role will co-ordinate the agreements with partners and manage the reporting cycle for a range of the investment projects.

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.

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What you’ll need

To join us, you’ll need be educated to A- level or equivalent experience. You will have relevant experience of planning events, project management or contract management. You’ll be able to set up processes and systems that allow good tracking of information and reporting and work logically across a number of competing priorities.

Good communication skills, organisational skills and a passion for making a difference to children, young people and families. Flexibility and ability to work at pace are essential.

Please note that interviews for this role will take place on 19-20th August 2025

For an informal discussion contact Karen Rose, Head of Service,

karenrose@barnsley.gov.uk