You will bring excellent leadership and change management skills, the ability to balance competing priorities and a collaborative approach that inspires confidence across the organisation. Most importantly, you will share our ambition to create a thriving, inclusive and sustainable Derby and have the vision and resilience to help shape the Council's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

By joining Derby City Council, you'll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a real difference to the lives of our residents while supporting you to thrive, both professionally and personally.

Alongside the opportunity to shape the future of our city, you'll benefit from a rewarding package that includes:

Financial security

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the UK's most valuable public sector pension schemes, offering a secure, defined benefit pension, life cover and financial peace of mind for you and your family
• Team Derby Rewards, giving you access to discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• The Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, providing a convenient and cost-effective salary sacrifice option to lease a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-life balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays (depending on your contract), so you have more time to rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most
• The option to purchase additional annual leave, giving you even greater flexibility throughout the year
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements apply to many of our roles, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible, supporting a gradual transition into retirement while enabling colleagues to continue contributing their skills and experience
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities, including leave and workplace policies that help you balance work with caring commitments

Learning and career development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• Leadership and management development programmes, including mentoring, professional qualifications and opportunities to develop at every stage of your career
• Workspaces designed to support productivity, wellbeing and effective service delivery

Health and wellbeing

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar to help you look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Free annual flu vaccinations, supporting your health and wellbeing during the winter months
• The Cycle2Work Scheme, plus free cycle training, helping you save money, improve your fitness and reduce your environmental impact

Community and inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year, enabling you to support local communities and causes that matter to you
• Recognition and reward programmes, celebrating outstanding contributions and long service through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to help shape an inclusive and supportive workplace by joining one of our established Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. That's why we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace where everyone can develop their career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement which clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience and approach meet the requirements of the role. Your application should be sent to Ash Hague Ash.Hague@derby.gov.uk and Ellie Hyde Ellie.Hyde@derby.gov.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. As part of this commitment, members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria for the role are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application, interview or onboarding process, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk.