Community Development Officer

Position reference: 50141036 Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: BEST Salary : £31,537 - £34,434 Working Arrangements : Agile Working Hours per week : 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027 We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch . Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form. See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits Closing date : 08/05/2026 a t 23:59 The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. 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 Sport and Physical Activity 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 Community Development Officer An exciting opportunity has arisen to wo rk as part of the Active in Barnsley Partnership hosted by the Sport and Physical Activity Team , and be part of big changes in Barnsley. We’re committed to promoting wellbeing and tackling health inequalities in our communities. As a Community Development Officer in the Sport and Physical Activity Team , you’ll be instrumental with the Active in Barnsley partners in working with communities to help Barnsley to Move More. Live Well. Feel Better . Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It ’ s all about putting local people and our partner organisations at the heart of our work , listening to and doing good for our communities. Your role in our journey Benefits This role will be important to the Barnsley Active in Barnsley Approach, and the Place Expansion Programme supported by Sport England. As a Community Development Officer , you will provide specialist support through a placed-based approach in a number of communities to help create the conditions for more people to enjoy the benefits of moving more . You will need to be able to display: You are e xcellent with people . Experience of community development , strength-based and place -based approaches . Knowledge of asset mapping and network connectivity . Experience of w orking with local groups to create the conditions that help people to Move More. Live Well. Feel Better . An understanding of the barriers to being active and how physical activity can help people and communities thrive . Working in close partnership with colleagues in the team, across the council and a host of statutory, community and voluntary groups, you will lend your expertise to programmes promoting physical activity, health, and wellbeing. What You’ll Need To join us, you’ll need a mix of relevant qualifications with at least one being at level 4 or above, with extensive experience in community development and/or the sport and physical activity sector . With a flair for public engagement and partnership working, it is your talent for working with people that really sets you apart. A lot to look forward to Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and 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 enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you and why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding. Shape a better future with us We’d like you to be part of our success and help us use physical activity as a tool to help residents Move More. Live Well. Feel Better. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone. Apply We would encourage anyone who is interested in the role to get in touch to discuss it in more detail. You can contact Jo Rowbottom on joanna.rowbottom@barnsley.gov.uk for an informal discussion. This post is fixed term initially until 31 March 2027 , with the planned intention of multi-year extension subject to the confirmation of investment by Sport England. To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities in Barnsley, apply now Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Senior Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator Job Profile.pdf 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 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. CV's are not accepted for this role. 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