Position reference: 50095997
Directorate: Core Services | Service: People, Communications and Intelligence
Salary: £28,598 – £31,022
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Closing date: 21/08/2026 at 23:59
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
About the Post
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
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 HR & Organisational Development 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 .
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
What you’ll do
- Assist the Service Director s of People, Communications and Intelligence, and Law , Democratic and Member Services with high-quality management support, managing paperwork, calendars, meetings, research, projects, and stakeholder relations.
- Navigate sensitive and complex situations with professionalism.
- To act as an ambassador for process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and the use of modern technology to streamline operations.
What you need
- Level 3 qualification.
- Extensive business support experience, preferably in local government.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management.
- High standards of professionalism, communication, and diplomacy.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension scheme, and more.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Make a meaningful impact by contributing to high-quality council services
CV’s are not accepted for this role.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances
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