Chris Savage

Vacancy alert for: Place Shaping Officer | £31,537 - £41,771 (Career Grade) Application Deadline: 20/02/2026 Link: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/54… #BarnsleyJobs

There are 3 ingredients behind these leading places: 1) A strong private sector in 'tradable' firms ie manufacturing and especially skilled services like software that sell elsewhere and bring money into the local economy. Places like Brighton and Barnsley are doing well on this

Researchers found Barnsley's economy has bucked the national trend of slow growth since 2013. The Centre for Cities said economic growth in the town translated into higher household incomes & less deprivation because of a focus on skills, transport, housing, & business support

🚀Cities Outlook 2026 is out now! 🏙️ Our annual report looks at how the UK’s cities are performing — and what that means for economic growth and living standards. buff.ly/w5hQiNS 🧵👇

TEAM OF THE YEAR Our winner is… @BarnsleyCouncil Economic Development Team #IEDConf2025

Place Development Officer | £34,314 - £37,035 Salary: £34,314 - £37,035  Plus laptop   Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Agile Working  Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent    Closing date: 30/05/2025 at 23:59 Apply: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/74…

Place Making Team Leader | £34,314 - £37,035 Salary: £34,314 - £37,035  Plus laptop Working Arrangements: Tuesday to Saturday inc. Agile Working Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent  Closing date: 23/05/2025 at 23:59 Apply: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/21…

Join a team delivering #placemanagement in urban centres across Barnsley! Supporting independent businesses, driving economic growth, animating public spaces, and measuring place performance. £34k-£37k. F/T. Permanent. Info: barnsley.gov.uk/jobs #towncentres #highstreets

Vacancy alert for: Place Development Officer | £34,314 - £37,035 Application Deadline: 30/05/2025 Link: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/74… #BarnsleyJobs

Sheffield City Centre continues to grow, whilst rival locations show comparative declines... 👉 sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/495969-s… #Sheffield #SheffieldCityCentre #SheffieldInspires #SheffieldBID #VisitSheffield

Could you lead a team that runs markets, coordinates high street promotions and commercial activity, and monitors and enforces street trading? If it's a yes, check this out and apply! £34k-£37k. F/T, perm. Info: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/21… #Barnsley #Jobs #LocalGov #PlaceMaking

Now Hiring! Place Making Team Leader | £34,314 - £37,035 This vacancy closes: 09/05/2025 Link: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/21… #BarnsleyJobs

Vacancy alert for: Place Making Officer | £27,711 - £30,060 Application Deadline: 09/05/2025 Link: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/66… #BarnsleyJobs

Vacancy alert for: Business Support Officer | £27,711 - £30,060 Application Deadline: 09 May 2025 Link: barnsley.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/53… #BarnsleyJobs

Join a team delivering #placemaking in urban centres across Barnsley! Think: Markets, street trading, promotions, commercial activity. Opportunities in operational and administrative roles. £27k-£37k. F/T. Permanent. Info: barnsley.gov.uk/jobs #placemanagement #highstreets

Exciting changes at Grainger Market! We’ve started dismantling the Arcade's central units, kicking off our multi-million-pound improvement works 🚧✨ This phase will complete in coming weeks. The Grainger Market remains open and hoardings are up to minimise disruption.🛍️ 👇

Opportunity to join the management team of @BarnsleyLibs - an @ace_national NPO committed to delivering an excellent library service for our communities 👀

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐇'𝐒 𝐘𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃 @LeahsYard is finally here! This Grade-ll listed courtyard is home to a curated selection of #Sheffield independent businesses & traders showcasing the best talent & craftsmanship.

'Dead reyt': The love letter to Yorkshire making gamers cry laughing bbc.in/46vB4Y2

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is delivering a landmark speech from Barnsley today setting out how Britain's system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed: "Getting Britain Working" Read about today's announcements gov.uk/government/new…