Salary: £50,914- £54,518Plus laptop & agile working 

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent   

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

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Closing date:23/06/2023  at 23:59

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.

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.

About the Post:

Essential criteria include:

Level 7 CCAB qualified, in-depth knowledge of Local Government Finance and policy issue, extensive experience of providing specialist financial advice and guidance on local government finance issues at all levels of seniority, external agencies and other forums.

Closing date: Two weeks from advert

 SIGOMA (Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities) is one of the largest interest groups within the LGA (Local Government Association). We represent the interests of authorities and urban communities in the northern, midland and south-coast regions of England, providing:

·       An authoritative and influential voice on local government finance and funding issues to ensure member authorities remain well-informed regarding central government policy

·       Valuable representation to ensure that some of the most deprived communities in the country receive the vital investment they need

We are looking for a Head of Policy & Research to lead a small team that represents the interests of its 47 local authority members to Ministers, MPs, Government Departments and within the Local Government Association.

Local authority funding has undergone a revolution in the last decade and it has never been more important for councils to ensure they have a strong voice in influencing current policy and helping to set the agenda for the future. 

The job

The post holder will lead on the development of the overall strategy for SIGOMA and management of the team and overall workplan in accordance with the policies and objectives.  They will be the key contact of SIGOMA for specialist advice and guidance and will provide extensive advice to the Chair of SIGOMA in the detailed technical and political analysis of work, in support of the key objectives for information, debate, lobbying and development.

Benefits

An annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days including bank holidays; embedded flexible working scheme; local government pension scheme; generous agile working offer – ‘Barnsley is our Office’ and a range of employee benefits. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Neil Copley on 01226773237 or Geoff Winterbottom on 01226 773142.

Candidates may be required to meet the leader before confirmation of appointment.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

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.

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

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