Position reference: /751825
Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Transport
Salary
: £35,412 - £38,220
Working Arrangements
: Hybrid (office & home based)
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
: 20/10/2025 a t 23:59
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email
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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 Transport 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 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
Our team has gone through an exciting transformation review and as part of this, we have invested in innovative technology and developed a new model of working that makes the broader aspects of sustainability everyone's responsibility. The new model of working will enable the core team to have a bigger impact throughout the organisation and deliver more.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join the team at this pivotal time to help the Council and its partners to articulate a range of interventions using data and insight and, be responsible for monitoring the impact of a range of transformational projects and workstreams that will help the have a positive impact on the economy, society and environment.
To ensure delivery of future workstreams, we are seeking to recruit an initiative-taking, curious and knowledgeable analyst, who will collaborate closely with existing members of the team and support colleagues to help deliver a Sustainable Barnsley.
We are keen to hear from candidates that are strong communicators that pay close attention - to - detail and are enthusiastic about the broader aspects of sustainability and can articulate the co-benefits .
We would especially like to hear from anyone that has knowledge and/ or experience of:
* UN Sustainable Development Goals
* C ircular E conomy P rinciples
* Green House Reporting / ISSB standards
* Other relevant emission reporting frameworks
* Power BI
* B id writing
* C limate change mitigation adaptation and resi li ence (nature-based solutions to support nature recovery)
* Public Sector Procurement (e nhancing social value )
We will always do what is right for the people of Barnsley using the best available data, insight and resources that are at our disposal. We take a pragmatic, collaborative approach to how we do things .
Key Responsibilities Include
* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* R epresent ing the service area and contributing at regular thematic local and regional meetings.
* K eep ing professionally up to date with relevant government policy, legislation, and best practice.
* Developing strategies, technical reports and presentations .
* C ontribut ing to local, regional, and national policy developments .
* Supporting on the development of bid submissions, tender preparation s and statutory returns to regional and central government.
* Support project staff to monitor and report on key performance indicators and service outcomes .
The right individual will be able to juggle multiple priorities, deliver excellent customer service and drive continuous improvement. Strong communication, negotiation and organisations skills are essential, along with a flexible approach to working hours, occasional travel and a willingness to learn new skills.
If you are passionate about making a difference and developing your career, we would love to hear from you.
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