Position reference:
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Commissioning Team
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 Plus laptop
Working Arrangements: Hybrid/flexible - 3 days in office
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form.
See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date: 26/09/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
The successful candidate will be required to be available outside of services normal working hours as part of a standby rota to respond to out of hours service needs. A standardised standby payment will be made in respect of these duties.
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.
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 Commissioning Teamteam 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:
PLEASE NOTE THE INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY AT WESTGATE PLAZA OFFICES
Join our team as a Management Support Officer
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Services Directorate in Barnsley Council as a Management Support Officer, providing a comprehensive and efficient Business Support service predominantly to the Service Director for Children's Commissioning.
What you'll do:
As a Management Support Officer, you will support Service Directors within Commissioning to enable them to fulfil their role effectively in the context of a highly pressurised working environment, taking ownership of specific issues within the service, co-ordinating and monitoring milestones through to resolution. The role specifically involves email and diary management, arranging and servicing meetings i.e. minute taking and taking responsibility for following up actions or projects arising from the meeting. You will be required to deal effectively with politically and commercially sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
What you'll need:
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent level qualification in a business-related subject.
* Extensive business support experience, preferably in local government.
* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office and electronic document management.
* High standards of professionalism, communication and diplomacy.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Flexible in your approach in order to ensure the overall service objectives are achieved
* Be an excellent team player and willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service.
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.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Management Support Officer
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure
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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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