Contracts and Relationships Officer

• Location: Barnsley
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hourly rate: £15.84 per hour
• Length of role: Initial 3 months. 

We are seeking a dedicated Contracts & Relationships Officer to join our team. This role involves providing professional support in the commissioning and performance management of various services, ensuring they deliver outcomes in line with specifications and available resources. The ideal candidate will have a background in health or social care settings, local authority organisations, or related sectors.

• Support the development of new service specifications, contract schedules, and manage routine contract compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of contract documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance on commissioned services, ensuring effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the procurement of new services, including technical support in using the council’s electronic procurement system.
• Conduct service reviews focusing on performance management, quality assurance, and ensuring continuous improvement and value for money.
• Gather, analyse, and present data to guide contracting, commissioning of services, and monitoring of performance against standards.
• Establish and maintain systems for document management and routine performance monitoring.
• Liaise, negotiate, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of commissioned services.
• Keep updated with local and national developments to enhance services and meet internal and external demands.
• Comply with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements.

• Relevant Level 5 qualification or significant experience in a health and/or social care, local authority, supported housing, or third sector service.
• Significant experience in contracting, procurement, or commissioning within a health or social care setting.
• Proven ability in effective contract management and quality assurance using various methodologies.
• Experience in undertaking service reviews to improve outcomes and ensure value for money.
• Ability to provide professional advice and guidance to a range of stakeholders on contracts and performance.
• Knowledge of local and national strategies, policies, and legislation affecting health and social care services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and familiarity with performance management frameworks or tools.