Programme Manager

We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Manager here in Barnsley, the place of possibilities.

How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Adult Social Care 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.

In your role as Programme Manager you will lead the way in ensuring that Barnsley has a vibrant care market including residential and nursing care, home care, supported living and day opportunities. Working with a range of providers across the borough you will shape the market to respond to current and future demand and address key areas of development in areas such as workforce, digital and quality, supporting our care providers to be the best version of themselves and ensuring that people in Barnsley get the best outcomes. The role will include a number of other projects subject to capacity including a service wide review if equipment and adaptations.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in programme management. The successful candidate will be able to evidence having delivered large programmes of work to deliver improvements and show an understanding of the way both local authority and health partners work to ensure that service provision meets the needs of its population. Educated to degree level the successful candidate should also demonstrate an understanding of population needs and how these are likely to change in the future.

The successful candidate will be required to have a DBS check. If you live overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country you have live in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check, please emaildbs@barnsley.gov.uk. Please make sure you view the job profile for this role, as you'll need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria in your application form. In certain circumstances, Pensions Regulations may reduce pension payments of those who return to work within local government service. If you're in receipt of a pension before starting your employment with Barnsley Council, this may affect your pension entitlements - please get in touch with the relevant Pensions Authority for advice.

We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people. You’ll receive great pay, generous holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme and development opportunities. We’re a family friendly organisation and support employees to work flexibly and maintain a healthy work life balance. We encourage discussions around working hours and patterns. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

Find out more about joining our team at Barnsley Council and help with your application, visit barnsley.gov.uk/Jobs