Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Job title:
Performance Business and Finance Officer | £27,711 – £30,060
Company
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Job description
Position reference: 50138499Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Stronger, Safer & Healthier CommunitiesSalary: £27,711 – £30,060Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from homeHours per week: 37Contract type: PermanentWe are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.See our range of Employee Rewards:Closing date: 21/03/2025 at 23:59This post requires a Basic Criminal Record CheckProspective 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.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 Stronger Communities 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
. * 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:An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the diverse and busy service of the Stronger Communities Team. This role will be working within the Area Support Team to provide performance, business and finance support to the 6 Area Teams, and Elected Members across the Borough. As a service we support community groups and volunteers to help us build stronger, healthier, and happier communities in the Barnsley Borough as well as commissioning local services to address the needs of Barnsley residents. Together, we’re working towards making Barnsley the place of possibilities.You will:We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and creative individual to join our team where you will be required to:
- Produce performance management reports and data analysis
- Handle queries face to face and over the phone
- Design and produce promotional materials/graphics/reports
- Support our grants scheme
- Input, check and maintain data
- Undertake financial administration and make payments
- Prepare reports and presentations
- Monitor budgets
- Undertake service wide business functions and projects
You will be/ have:
- A confident and effective communicator
- Excellent literacy, numeracy, presentation and IT skills
- Flexible and adaptable with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Respond to service requests in a timely manner
- Be able to handle and prioritise multiple requests
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 Stronger Communities Team 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. This role is 37 hours per week and is permanent, hybrid working role. 3 days in the office 2 days working from home.For an informal chat please email [email protected] or phone 07823707866Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.Job Profile:Vacancy Exposure Profile: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.CVs will not be accepted.At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances”Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:
Expected salary
£27711 – 30060 per year
Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Job date
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:15:44 GMT
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