Title

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.

WORKFORCE

Out of area placements continue to rise

By Paul Marinko | 10 August 2026

London boroughs top the list of councils exporting homeless households out of their areas as the practice grows, latest figures have shown.

WORKFORCE

Building a lasting legacy through reorganisation

By Manjeet Gill | 07 August 2026

Reflecting on her experience in Wiltshire, Manjeet Gill says strong leadership and trusted relationships transform council reorganisation into lasting organi...

WORKFORCE

Top tips for delivering LGR

By Justin Ives | 07 August 2026

Justin Ives proffers practical lessons for delivering successful local government reorganisation through collaboration, planning and leadership

WORKFORCE

No10 North: Whitehall reimagined

By Kate Josephs | 06 August 2026

As Andy Burnham launches No10 North to boost growth and devolution, former senior civil servant turned council chief executive Kate Josephs, suggests the re...