Democratic Services Team Leader

Position reference: 50141041 Directorate: Core Services | Service: Elections & Land Registers

Salary : £47,181 - £50,269

Working Arrangements : Ag ile Working Hours per week : 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 21/06/2027

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 : 15/05/2026 a t 23:59

Please be aware that this is a politically restricted post. 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 Democratic Services 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 Barnsley Council is offering a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in Barnsley . If you care about democracy and would like to work with the public, political parties , and C ouncillors to make democracy happen in Barnsley , then this is your opportunity. Due to maternity leave for around 12 months , w e are to recruit someone who has a keen knowledge and interest in the democratic processes, who can provide leadership in maintaining and improving the C ouncil’s decision-making processes . As Team Leader you will support formal pr ocesses for making decisions within the Council , including by Cabinet, and manag e a team of Democratic Services O fficer s who provid e effective advice and support to meetings of the Council such as Planning Regulatory Board, Licensing Regulatory Board and the six Area Councils . In addition, you will also provide leadership to the team to ensure appropriate organisation of and decision making in hearings such as School Admission Appeals, Independent Review Panels for School Exclusions and a number of Charity Boards. Based in Law, Democratic and Member Services , t he role is varied, work in g with officers from across the Council , is fundamental to ensuring good governance within the Council. The successful applicant will have experience in democratic processes , exceptional leadership skills, goo d IT skills , ability to form relationships with a wide range of people, and a drive to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective democratic processes within the C ouncil . If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Jack Moore – Members Services Team Leader on 01226 772356 for an informal chat about the role, or email democratic@barnsley.gov.uk

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Governance Team Leader 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