Position reference: 50145256
Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Culture and Visitor Economy
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata
Working Arrangements: To be discussed
Hours per week: 21.5 hours
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date: 27/03/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
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 dbs@barnsley.gov.uk
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 Barnsley Museums 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:
Barnsley Museums volunteer programme has continued to grow and diversify across the five venues we directly manage. Volunteering brings people together to share skills, build confidence and make culture and heritage welcoming for all. Our volunteers are central to creating inclusive, high quality experiences we can all take pride in.
We are looking to recruit a coordinator for Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, to lead our volunteer programme on site. Working alongside our Programme Development Manager for volunteering and the team, the coordinator will ensure volunteers feel valued, supported and can contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality, inclusive experiences for our visitors.
As Volunteer Coordinator, you will:
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Support and encourage volunteers to feel welcomed, valued and part of the team.
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Work honestly and collaboratively with staff to develop meaningful, accessible volunteering opportunities.
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Lead on volunteer recruitment, inductions and training, helping people do their best.
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Communicate clearly and positively, building strong, respectful relationships.
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Take pride in maintaining accurate records and promoting a safe, inclusive volunteering culture.
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Help deliver an excellent volunteer and visitor experience every day.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We prioritize learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader or learning flexibly online. That’s one of the reasons why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding.
Barnsley Museums believes everyone deserves access to museums and culture. We are committed to giving everyone the ability to enjoy our museums, green spaces, collections, online media, and events by removing barriers, fostering good relations between different people and advancing equality of opportunity. You can find out more about our access vision and work on our website - https://www.barnsley-museums.com/accessibility
Shape a better future with us
We’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.
Apply
To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities, apply now. For more information about Barnsley Museums visit www.barnsley-museums.com
Access information - Further details are available from our website at www.barnsley.gov.uk
Proposed interview date if shortlisted - 16th April 2026.
If you wish to discuss the post or have any questions please contact Lynne Minett, Group Leader: Heritage and Museums, LynneMinett@barnsley.gov.uk
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: 80681 Volunteer Coordinator Profile 20180817.docx
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.pdf
Help with your application form
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.
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.
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