Position reference: 50118840

Salary: £33,024 - £35,745 Phone / Laptop / Weekend Pay Enhancement

Working Arrangements: Tuesday to Saturday

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: 03/05/2024 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. 

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.

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  Growth & Sustainability service 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.

About the Post:

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your CV & covering letter how you meet the required criteria. Please do not email your CV to us, kindly click the apply button and upload your details.

Join a double award-winning Council of the Year and lead the delivery of our ambitious Barnsley 2030 vision. 

Barnsley is the place of possibilities where vision becomes reality. We have reinvented ourselves, finding a new economic purpose and becoming an exemplar of renewal and transformation. Our strong sense of pride propels us forward with brave and innovative thinking, making our aspirations a reality and delivering for our people. It’s why we’re a double award-winning 2023 LGC and MJ Council of the Year - the first council ever to have won both awards in the same year. 

We're looking for an exceptional individual to lead on the development of our outdoor markets in the borough and to support business growth in Barnsley town centre and the high streets of the Principal Towns.

Your role: 

• Ensure the smooth running of our established outdoor markets in Goldthorpe, Hoyland, Penistone and Wombwell, working towards the delivery of the Principal Towns Markets Strategy 2024-27.
• Develop our established outdoor markets in the Principal Towns, assessing and driving up the quality and range of the offer, introducing animation and performance, and monitoring customer satisfaction.
• Establish good relationships with market traders and businesses in Barnsley town centre and high streets in the Principal Towns, develop a robust local intelligence, and manage an accurate database of contacts.
• Contribute to the place management of the town centre and high streets in the Principal Towns by running Business Meetings, where interested parties can attend to find out more about our projects, network, and share news and challenges.
• Work with market traders and high streets businesses in the Principal Towns to support them to form representative groups, such as a market traders association, or high street community interest group. Act as a liaison for established groups.

What we offer: 

• The chance to lead on the development of the outdoor markets in the Principal Towns, ensuring the growth of established markets, and introducing specialist markets.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture where your contributions are valued, and your ideas are heard. 
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement, with access to training programs and mentorship initiatives. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and weekend-working enhancements. 

Requirements: 

• Proven experience in running outdoor market-type events, such as traditional retail markets, craft fairs, farmers markets, or seasonal fetes and fayres.  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with independent business owners.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively. 
• A proactive work ethic and positive mindset with a passion for driving positive change within the community.

Find out more: If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of an award-winning team, we want to hear from you.

Contact us to arrange an informal discussion and apply online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

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

Job Profile: Place Development Officer 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 CV & covering letter 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. 

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