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WORKFORCE

Chief Executive, Barnsley

Barnsley MBC is a Council with ambition and imagination and despite the challenges of today we are still focusing on the opportunities of tomorrow. We have highly motivated Members working closely with the Senior Officer Team in a stable political environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who believes in Local Government, relishes a challenge and can embrace change.

We fully support the role of a Chief Executive and are looking for someone who can lead and deliver through others, work positively with our partners and enable our communities to flourish despite the difficult times.

If you aspire to being the Chief Executive of a Metropolitan Borough where you can really make a difference then come and work with us.

Visit our website or contact Graham Goodwin on 0113 205 6075 or Luke Judd on 0113 205 6077 for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: Wednesday 29 February 2012.

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