Position reference: 50118430
Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Employment & Skills
Salary: £51,356 - £54,495
Working Arrangements: Standard working arrangements
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: 3/10/2025 at 23:59
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 Employment & Skills 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:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and skills for young people in Barnsley? We’re looking for a strategic and visionary leader to join our Employment and Skills team as Post 16 Provision and Partnerships Manager.
This is a pivotal role in ensuring Barnsley’s young people have access to high-quality, inclusive education and training opportunities that align with local, regional and national skills strategies. You’ll be working at the heart of our ambition to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Your role in our journey
As Post 16 Provision and Partnerships Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of Barnsley’s approach to Post 16 education and training. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams, schools, colleges, training providers and regional partners to ensure our provision is accessible, sufficient and of the highest quality.
You’ll be responsible for:
· Leading strategic planning and commissioning of Post 16 education and training.
· Forging strong partnerships across the education, employment and skills landscape.
· Identifying and resolving gaps in provision to support the raising participation duty.
· Driving continuous improvement through robust evaluation and performance management.
· Leading internal youth employment programmes and work experience initiatives.
· Supporting vulnerable groups, including young people with SEND, into positive pathways.
· Managing budgets and resources effectively to maximise impact.
· Using data and insights to inform strategy and predict future needs.
What you’ll bring
· Significant experience in the Post 16 education sector, including strategy development and partnership working.
· Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
· Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
· A deep understanding of relevant legislation, policy and commissioning frameworks.
· A commitment to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all young people.
· A relevant Level 6 qualification (and ideally Level 7), with evidence of continued professional development.
Why join us?
· Be part of a high-performing council with a growing economy and thriving communities.
· Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
· Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
· A chance to shape the future of education and skills in Barnsley.
· Work in line with our values: Honesty, Teamwork, Excellent Service, and Pride in what we do.
Apply now
To find out more about joining our team and help with your application, visit Barnsley.gov.uk/Jobs. For an informal discussion, please contact Anne Marie Holdsworth (AnneMarieHoldsworth@barnsley.gov.uk), leaving your name and contact number.
Join us and help make Barnsley the place of possibilities for our young people.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Post 16 Provision and Partnerships Manager Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.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.
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