Service Manager, Great Childhoods Ambition
In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and communities We are investing in a wide range of initiatives as part of our Great Childhoods Ambition to ensure every child In Barnsley benefits from the opportunities that a great childhood brings. A range of experiences and learning opportunities can help to give children and young people the best start in life and this role will oversee the development and impact of our new strategy and programme of investment.
Working collaboratively across the council developing partnerships, with our CVS sector to grow capacity and developing relationships with corporate partners to ensure opportunities for children. This role oversees a significant budget on one of our key corporate priorities.
We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services 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.
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What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need be educated to degree level or equivalent. You will have relevant experience of grant making or commissioning, working with the voluntary sector and developing meaningful partnerships and demonstrating impact of project investment. You’ll bring to the role a sound understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, families and young people.
Naturally, you’ll demonstrate what it takes to communicate at service manager or equivalent level of operational management in a large agency or organisation relevant to the provision of services for children, young people, families and adults. Crucially, you are determined to anticipate and plan for future developments and options and demonstrate a passion for improving outcomes.
Interviews will be held 19-20th August 2025.
For an informal discussion contact Karen Rose, Head of Service,
Salary range
- £54,211 - £58,049 per year