Position reference:
Directorate: Chief Executive's Office | Service: Chief Executive's Office
Salary
: £31,537 - £34,434 Plus laptop
Working Arrangements
: A gile Working
Hours per week
: 37
Contract type:
Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch
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Closing date
: 17/10/2025 a t 23:59
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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 Business Intelligenceteam 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
Are you an organised and confident individual who can work at a fast pace with a high level of concentration and an eye for detail? We're looking for a talented and motivated individual to undertake a dual role providing policy and partnership support to both the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities (SIGOMA) and the collaborative work programme of the Yorkshire & Humber Councils (Y&H Councils) and supporting group of Chief Executives.
SIGOMA and the Yorkshire Leaders Board Secretariat are both hosted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in the Office of the Chief Executive and a such this exciting new role will provides an opportunity for the right person to support both teams in all aspects of their collaborative work working at the heart of a high-performing organisation.
Barnsley is a place of possibilities. We're proud to be a double award-winning Council of the Year (LGC and MJ 2023), recognised for our bold thinking, innovation, and commitment to delivering for our communities.
We're looking for a
Partnership and Policy Support Officer
to join the Office of the Chief Executive and be part of a high-performing, inclusive team that values integrity, collaboration and impact.
Your Role
* To undertake policy and partnership support for Y&H Councils and SIGOMA, including emailing stakeholders on various issues, organising meetings, coordinating briefing papers and agendas and dealing with any other enquiries.
* Support on communications, media management and press enquiries on behalf of SIGOMA and Y&H Councils, including social media and websites.
* To liaise negotiate and support collaborative working with colleagues and elected members from across SIGOMA and Y&H Councils, including sustaining effective working relationships with members, senior officers and partner organisations.
* Assist with research, analysis and policy work relating to both Y&H Councils and SIGOMA on behalf of the Chairs and Officers, preparing reports and analysis of issues as necessary.
* Provide clear and accurate minutes and actions from relevant Y&H Councils and SIGOMA meetings, including the Yorkshire Leaders Board and Chief Executive's meetings, SIGOMA Full Members Meetings, the SIGOMA Chief Executive's Network and relevant Officer Meetings.
What We Offer
* The chance to work with and support SIGOMA's influential Chair, Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, as well as Yorkshire and Humber Councils lead Chief Executive, Sarah Norman, Chief Executive of Barnsley Council.
* The opportunity to support the work of regular meetings of SIGOMA Leaders and Chief executives and represent urban areas during a once-in-a-decade opportunity to make local government funding fairer to redress a decade of disproportionate cuts suffered during austerity.
* The opportunity to work within the Office of our Chief Executive, known for their excellence and leadership within Local Government.
* The opportunity to support the collaborative works including the Yorkshire Leaders Boad and Regional Chief Executives Group at a pivotal and exciting time for the region.
* A supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued and will shape the work of our organisation.
* Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and generous holiday allowances.
* Varied and interesting work with your portfolio built around your strengths and commensurate with your ability.
Requirements
* You are an applicant who has begun or is interested in pursuing a career in policy, research or communications.
* You have experience of effective collaboration and partnership working with colleagues from across a range of organisations.
* You have experience of working in an administrative function, coordinating meetings and appointments and taking minutes.
* You will put your strong interpersonal skills to use, building relationships with stakeholders.
* You can manage a series of essential delegated tasks whilst also contributing to wider planning discussions.
To find out more
, contact Sam Blakeman (SIGOMA) or Peter Ollerenshaw (Yorkshire and Humber Councils) or complete the online application.
Interviews have been scheduled to take place on Thursday 23rd October
.
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Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your
application form
how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities
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