Project Manager – Community Enhancement

The Resilient Communities Team is seeking a highly motivated and suitably experienced project manager for our new community enhancement programme. This includes a focus around environmental improvement, community involvement and engagement, social action and volunteering, celebration and integration. 

You will be overseeing the various elements of the community enhancement programme across the council, to ensure we can work as effectively as possible, building and strengthening relationships with partners, communities and community-based organisations. You will be confident in supporting the delivery of a range of different projects across the borough, continuously advocating for an approach where the voices of people affected are truly valued and can authentically shape the impact we make together. You will help ensure that the programme delivers on time, on budget and delivers the required outcomes. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person who can demonstrate project management, and ideally programme management skills. You will have a good understanding of health inequalities and the factors contributing to them, alongside excellent communication and facilitation skills. You will have experience of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be experienced in project/programme management, data analysis and evaluation. 

Our team prides itself on high standards with team members who must have a can-do attitude. You must be a great team player and should be able to demonstrate how you will ensure the successful delivery of services for the people of Barnsley.  

About Barnsley  

Barnsley’s industrial past has shaped our borough. We’re proud of our rich heritage, and we know our residents are too. We take care of our local environment, and our welcoming people and communities are one of our biggest assets. We’re home of one of the best markets in South Yorkshire and everyone can enjoy the borough’s excellent cultural attractions, leisure facilities, and our beautiful outdoor spaces.  

Our attractive local offer also makes Barnsley an appealing place to live, with our thriving town centre and Principal Towns and Local Village Centres. 

Barnsley is open for business, with our central location, digital connectivity, excellent links to major road networks, and strong ties across the South Yorkshire and wider Yorkshire regions.  

Barnsley’s vision and ambition for 2030  

Our vision is Barnsley - the place of possibilities. This builds on our past, reflecting the fabric of our borough and experiences of many Barnsley residents. It builds on the borough’s success over recent years.  

By 2030, we want everyone to benefit from and contribute to making Barnsley a thriving place of possibilities.  

Everyone has a vital role to play in working together to make our ambitions for the borough possible and improving the lives of local people. This includes our residents and organisations working together. This includes the private, public, voluntary and community sectors.  

Barnsley is already a great place, and we want to do more.  

This vision drives our council plan, showing our commitment to making it happen. We’ll provide services where they’re needed and have the most impact. We’re helping people do more for each other and their communities. 

We’re committed to building skills, talent and creativity across our borough. We're creating exciting prospects for people of all ages and meeting the demands of the future economy. This will help us make Barnsley a better place to live, work and learn.  

At the heart of all of this are the proud people of Barnsley. It’s about celebrating and championing what makes our borough unique to inspire others and working together to make an even better Barnsley.  

Our values  

We live and work by our four values:  

 

• Honesty 

• teamwork  

• excellent service  

• 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. You see, we prioritise learning and helping staff to achieve their potential. That’s one of the reasons why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding.  

For an informal discussion with Cath Bedford, Public Health Principal, please contact; cathbedford@barnsley.gov.uk