Project Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of effectively managing a project that is focused on the provision of our Allotment Services ensuring it successful completion within scope and the given timeframe.
You will be required to:

• review the current position in liaison management and the operational team to establish the as is picture


• establish a clear path of actions, milestones and point of review with managers, stakeholders and local members at appropriate junctures and ensure consultations and notifications are carried out to ensure all are accordingly informed


• review our offer against external to Barnsley Council provision looking at best practice from other authorities and sources with a view to drafting a plan to modernise and bring improvements to our provision


• review and update our tenancy agreement to ensure it is fit for purpose and make recommendations relating to its application and the requirements that need to be in place to ensure compliance


• identify risks that have the potential to impact on the project and work to develop solutions to appropriately mitigate


• review our online presence relating to allotment provision and update to make the digital experience reflective of position, accessible and fit for purpose


• seek opportunities to bring funding into the Council that is orientated around the improvement of our allotment provision and the promotion of public wellbeing


If you are a motivated individual with a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply and join our team here at Barnsley Council. Please submit your application detailing your relevant experience and qualifications and we look forward to hearing from you.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf
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Why work for us?
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.

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.