Position reference: 50134492
Directorate: Public Health & Communities| Service: Communities
Salary: £34,314- £37,035 Plus laptop
Working Arrangements: Agile Working
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/
Closing date: 20/06/2025 at 23:59

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 now’s the perfect time to join our excellent communities team as we work to make Barnsley the place of 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.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
• 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:

An opportunity has arisen to work in our Healthier Communities Team as a projects and Contracts Officer. We are looking for candidates with a passion for improving the lives of our residents, with vision and the ability to work effectively with partners to deliver excellent services and outcomes for our customers.
A comprehensive understanding and experience of working in a complex environment, planning and co-ordination, the commissioning process, contracting and performance monitoring is required.
The postholder will work within a portfolio that leads on the development and delivery of interventions to reduce the impact of poverty and food insecurity, and the provision of support to the Armed Forces Community. This includes the delivery of the Department for Educations Holiday Activity and Food Programme, and distribution of the Household Support Fund.
The role is varied, and you will be required you to work at pace to support the development and delivery of interventions to meet new and emerging need. The roll also includes contract monitoring, performance management and financial accountability, and you should have experience and an understanding of all aspects of the commissioning cycle.
Poverty and food insecurity ae complex, ever changing and emotive subjects and it is essential you have an understanding of these subjects. You should also have an understanding of the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, and the challenges faced by members of the Armed Forces Community.

For either post you must also be able to display:

• An ability to interrogate and analyse data and information and produce quality documentation including reports to support system change and service delivery.
• The ability to negotiate, influence and enthuse colleagues both internally and across partner agencies.
• A commitment to working in collaboration with partners from all sectors including those with lived experience.
• A clear commitment and proven ability to deliver high quality outcomes and performance with a drive and enthusiasm for change.
• The ability to successfully deliver results at an operational level.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July
Please see our recruitment pack for more details about our work. We urge you to take up our offer of an informal chat about this position. Details of who to contact can be found in the pack.

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