Position reference:
Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Culture & Visitor Economy
Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 Plus laptop
Working Arrangements: 5 days in 7. To work flexibly with post reqmnts. inc. agile 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: 26/09/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
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.
This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.
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.
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 Culture & Visitor Economyteam 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:
Barnsley Museums is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Commercial Development Assistant to join our team and help shape the future of our commercial offer across our museum sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in the museums' commercial sector who is passionate about delivering high-quality event experiences and has a flair for creative marketing and product development.
What You'll Do:
* Support Barnsley Museums commercial vision with a primary focus on event hire.
* Identify and develop income-generating opportunities across our sites.
* Contribute fresh ideas and energy to enhance our commercial activities.
* Work independently and collaboratively to drive commercial success.
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in a commercial role within the museums or heritage sector.
* Strong administrative skills and a confident, well-organised approach.
* Excellent communication skills and a creative mindset.
* A passion for heritage, retail, and visitor engagement.
Why Join Us?
Barnsley Museums is a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation, committed to delivering memorable experiences and growing our commercial impact. This role offers the chance to make a real difference and be part of a supportive and innovative team.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Jennie Steel on
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Job Profile: Commercial Development Assistant
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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.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
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