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Project Officer (Great Childhoods Ambition)Join to apply for theProject Officer (Great Childhoods Ambition)role atBarnsley Council Project Officer (Great Childhoods Ambition)Join to apply for theProject Officer (Great Childhoods Ambition)role atBarnsley Council Position reference: 50142092Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Education, Early Start & Prevention Position reference: 50142092Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Education, Early Start & PreventionSalary: £34,314 -£37,035Working Arrangements: Flexible, Agile Working – minimum 2 days in the officeHours per week: 37Contract type:Fixed Term until 31.03.27We 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 benefitsClosing date: 01/08/2025 a t 23:59This post requires a Basic Criminal Record CheckProspective 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 Education, Early Start & Preventionteam 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 PostIn Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and communities We are investing in a wide range of initiatives as part of our Great Childhoods Ambition to ensure every child In Barnsley benefits from the opportunities that a great childhood brings. A range of experiences and learning opportunities can help to give children and young people the best start in life and this role will support the implementation of a wider range of projects run in house and by partners to deliver impact.Working on some key initiatives, from our Summer Activities Programme, to School enrichment offer and Post 16 Digital Symposium, this role will co-ordinate activities and events, ensure governance and reporting of projects and build relationships with partners across the sector.We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.Barnsley 2030Why Barnsley is booming podcastWhat You’ll NeedTo join us, you’ll need be educated to A- level or equivalent experience. You will have relevant experience of planning events, project management or contract management. You’ll be able to set up processes and systems that allow good tracking of information and reporting and work logically across a number of competing priorities.Good communication skills, organisational skills and a passion for making a difference to children, young people and families. Flexibility and ability to work at pace are essential.Please note that interviews for this role will take place on 19th - 20th August 2025For an informal discussion contact Karen Rose, Head of Service, use the documents below to help support you with your application form.Job Profile: Project Officer- Childrens Services Job Profile.pdfVacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdfHelp with your application formWhy work for us?Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in yourapplication formhow 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.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"Stay Connected, Follow Us On Social MediaFacebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Public Policy Offices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Barnsley Council by 2x Get notified about new Project Officer jobs inBarnsley, England, United Kingdom . 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