Job Description

Position reference: 50001910 / 723969

Directorate: Core Services | Service: Governance, Members and Business Support

Salary

: 34,314 - 37,035

Working Arrangements

: Hybrid

Hours per week

: 37

Contract type:

Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch

.

See our range of Employee Rewards:

www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date

: 27/06/2025 at 23:59

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.

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 Governance, Members and Business Support 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:

Democratic and Member Services is at the heart of the Council. Providing support for Councillors and for meetings of the Council is an essential part of ensuring the decision-making processes of the Council, ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively.


We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and motivated individual, who has an eye for detail, to the post of Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer.


As a Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer, you will be responsible for the provision of effective and high-quality support and advice to elected Members and ensure that all democratic services processes are effective and efficient and comply with statutory and constitutional requirements.



You will work closely with elected councillors, directors and senior officers of the Council to ensure a planned and legally compliant approach. This will involve a wide range of democratic services activities, including agenda planning, all aspects of meeting support and decision recording and your responsibilities will span everything from undertaking research, preparing reports, briefing notes and presentations, through to proactively intervening and influencing change where necessary.


The role requires political sensitivity, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to explain complex guidance and the confidence to provide advice to councillors and officers in a range of situations.



The ideal candidate will have experience in governance and democratic practice and the ability to work collaboratively, managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.


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


The full responsibilities and requirements of the post are in the Job Profile but if you would like an informal chat, please ring Daisy Challenger Democratic Services Team Leader on 01226 787327or Jane Murphy Scrutiny Officer on 07741 702447 or email democratic@barnsley.gov.uk.

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

Job Profile:

Job Profile.doc

Vacancy Exposure Profile:

Exposure Profile LOW.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.



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"

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