Position reference: 50131177
Directorate: Growth and Sustainability | Service: Employment & Skills
Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 Plus laptop
Working Arrangements: 37
Hours per week: Mon-Fri occasional evening and weekends
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits
Closing date: 29/08/2025 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

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 Employment & Skills 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.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BARNSLEY – LEAD THE WAY IN EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT AND LEARNING

Are you passionate about empowering communities and leading innovative approaches to employment support? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated IAG Team Leader to help make Barnsley the place of possibilities by managing a dynamic team of advisors and delivering high-impact, externally funded programmes.
As part of our Employment and Skills service, you’ll lead a team of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) advisors working across community and voluntary settings throughout the borough. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering services that support residents into education, training, and employment, while ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement as per the Pathways to Work Commission.

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

YOUR ROLE IN OUR JOURNEY

You’ll be responsible for the operational management of complex programmes, ensuring performance targets are met and services are aligned with local and national priorities. You’ll provide specialist guidance to frontline practitioners, oversee quality assurance processes, and most importantly, build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across the learning and skills ecosystem.
This is a leadership role that requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive economic growth. You’ll be instrumental in helping Barnsley residents overcome barriers to employment and thrive in a changing labour market.