Location: Stores Road, moving to London Road site before ChristmasHours: 37Contract Type: Permanent
We are looking to recruit someone who has experience in supervising small teams and is able to drive a minimum of 7.5t vehicles.
The successful candidate will work within the Void and Trade team, undertaking the domestic bulky waste collections, cleaning and clearing Derby Homes empty properties and supporting private contract work.
The right candidate would ideally have previous supervisory experience and be prepared to work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, with some weekend working on occasion.
Who We AreHere at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We OfferYou too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)• Hybrid working (depending on your role)• Modern office environment (depending on your job location)• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network• Support for colleagues who are carers
The OpportunityIn the role of Void Chargehand, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:- Undertaking cleaning and clearances from Derby Homes void properties- Carrying out works for other Derby Homes departments and internal and external private customers- Providing onsite Supervision of colleagues, ensuring colleague H&S is complied with, and relevant paperwork and inspections are completed.- Collecting and disposing of bulky waste.- Supporting other areas of the Street Cleansing Service as and when required.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…- Experience of working with customer and the public- Supervisory/Team Leading Experience- Health and Safety Knowledge and the use of Personal Protective Equipment- A category C driving licence or be able to drive a 7.5t lorry.- The ability to work with minimum supervision- An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Next Steps
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Sunday, 11th May 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held: 20th May at Store Road Depot
Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Before you complete your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/
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Hours: 30 hours a week Contract: PermanentLocation: Based at Museum & Art Gallery
Closing date 7th May at 11.59pm, Interviews on 20th May
Summary DescriptionAre you methodical, organised, have attention for detail and good at organising and analysing data? Are you enthusiastic, proficient in the use of excel for data monitoring and reporting and have a savvy understanding of CRM systems? If so, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
The Role:Derby Museums is looking for a Data Collection and Research Coordinator. Working as part of the development team, you will lead on data collection, analysis and reporting to support business planning, and to help evidence the impact of our work to funders, stakeholders and supporters.
A key part of the role, will be the streamlining of our data collection, reporting and evaluation processes and you will continue a review of potential options to move us forward in this area. You will also take a lead on reporting data through Illuminate, the Arts Council England commissioned Audience Data platform as well as leading on data collection for our annual data survey and to support evidencing our impact through our annual impact report.
Alongside all of this, you will have specific responsibility for leading on the use of our current CRM system Subscriber, financial monitoring and reporting of specific grant funded projects including our 23-26 UKCCF Transforming Leadership programme and for ensuring audience data is gathered and reported on across our sites.
Role Purpose: To lead on the planning and implementation of quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting at Derby Museums to:o Support organisational learning and business planning. o Evidence the impact of our work and make the case to funders and other key stakeholders for future investment in our museum and charitable activities. Lead on the effective administration and implementation of Derby Museums CRM system. Lead on supporting the financial and narrative reporting for specific grant funded projects.
The Person:You will be experienced in working with a wide range of people, highly organised with high levels of enthusiasm and commitment. You will be able to communicate confidently with stakeholders and able to translate business needs into data solutions. Experience of working in a similar role either at another museum, visitor attraction or charity or commercial organisation, experience of using tools like Power BI or Tableau and/or of implementing a new CRM system would be advantageous. You will be a solutions focussed team player who can respond to challenges whilst working efficiently to tight deadlines.
We believe that diversity and equality within our workplace, programmes, and in our outlook is crucial. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates that are under-represented at Derby Museums and within the heritage sector, including black and minority ethnic candidates and/or candidates with a disability.Employee Benefits: 20 days (pro rata) + bank holidays. Derby Museums is committed to flexible working arrangements including the option for some home-working. A mileage allowance is payable on authorised business travel.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May 2025 at the Museum of Making.
For further details and application form please visit our website https://www.derbymuseums.org/about/jobs/ quoting reference JCDM/DC.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm Wednesday 7th May 2025.
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Job Title: Supported Employment OfficerGrade: G £32,115 - £35,235 per year Directorate: Learning, Inclusion and Skills Hours: Full-TimeContract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026 (extension subject to funding)Location: Council House Derby
Are you an experienced employment support professional, having supported young people with disabilities or with significant barriers into employment?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for two individuals to join our Derby Jobs Employment and Skills Team, as Supported Employment Officers, providing one-to-one employment support to young people with LLD/SEND or those with complex background and barriers, such as those Leaving Care or connected to our Youth Offending service.
The role forms part of our Derby Promise to support all young people to achieve their potential, by offering 121 support and access to a range of opportunities to maximise their independence and support them to transition into employment and to sustain their employment.
The role sits within the Derby Jobs Employment and Skills Hub, which aims to provide an inclusive employment support service, connecting people with inclusive opportunities. For an informal chat about the post or about Derby Jobs Employment and Skills Hub, please contact Sabina Talib at Sabina.Talib@derby.gov.uk
• Flexible work/life balance scheme • Hybrid working • Modern office environment • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network• Support for colleagues who are carers
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website: DerbyCityCouncil/Jobs and Careers
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Monday 28th April 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held: Thursday 1st May 2025
Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
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Job Title: Business Engagement Manager: Inclusive Employment Grade: H £36,124 - £38,626 per year Directorate: Learning, Inclusion and SkillsHours: Full timeContract Type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026 (extension subject to funding)Location: Council House Derby, Hybrid working.
Are you an experienced business engagement professional with a proven track record in supporting employers to implement inclusive recruitment practices that remove barriers to application and enable employers to successfully recruit their talent.
If so, Derby City Council has an exciting opportunity for you to work collaboratively with a range of HR professionals, social value managers and recruiters across the city, to create opportunities such as work placements, training into employment programmes, internships and carved jobs, to enable young people with health conditions and/or other disadvantaged groups such as care leavers to enter and thrive in the workplace.
The role will look to change the culture of recruitment across the city, collaborating with employers creating unique programmes offering opportunities to enter the workplace and brokering support to increase the inclusive recruitment offer to our priority cohorts.
These two roles will sit within a busy Business Engagement Team, where inclusive employment is core to delivery across a range of projects.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Sabina Talib, Principal Employment and Skills Manager; Sabina.talib@derby.gov.uk.
• Flexible work/life balance scheme with Hybrid working• Modern office environment • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network• Support for colleagues who are carers
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website . DerbyCityCouncil/job and Careers
Interviews will be held: on Friday 2nd May 2025
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Location: Mickleover Primary SchoolHours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent, required from September 2025
Do you have a passion for learning? Would you like to work in a highly inclusive school with a supportive team ethos? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
“Mickleover Primary School is a school which provides a caring and safe environment where pupils thrive both academically and socially…”Pupils are “…happy, confident, kind, respectful and caring…..”Ofsted inspection report (2023)
We are looking for a teacher who…• Is excited by teaching and strives to make learning captivating and inspirational,• Is creative, enthusiastic and committed, with a proven record of quality first teaching,• Provides high quality learning opportunities across the curriculum,• Has an excellent knowledge of the curriculum and an understanding of how children learn,• Has Upper Key Stage 2 experience,• Has knowledge and experience of teaching children with high needs and can adapt teaching opportunities,• Is solution driven and resilient,• Can forge excellent working relationships with the whole school community,• Promotes aspirational outcomes for all children,
We can provide……• A welcoming staff team,• An ambitious and supportive SLT,• Happy, well-behaved children who are eager to learn,• A nurturing, child-centred school ethos,• A creative, purposeful curriculum.
Visits to the school can be arranged through contacting the school office on 01332 514052.
Mickleover Primary School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this. The successful candidate will therefore require DBS clearance and all references will be taken up in accordance with Derby City Council employment guidelines. Online searches for any short-listed candidates may be carried out.
The application form, job description, person specification and letter from the Headteacher are available to download. The application form and letter of support, addressed to the Headteacher, should be sent by e-mail to: head@mickleover.derby.sch.uk.
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 28 April 2025 at 09:00am. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
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Location: St James’ CofE Infant and Nursery School Hours: 35 hours a week, 08:00am to 15:30pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break, term time onlyContract type: Permanent to start as soon as possible
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and inclusive Unqualified Permanent Inclusion Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs across Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. You will be part of our Blossom Team which work across the school to support children with a range of additional needs. The position would ideally suit a sixth form/college leaver or somebody wanting to begin a career as a Teaching Assistant. Training will be provided.
We are looking for someone who is:
• open to learning new strategies;
• experienced in using positive behaviour strategies to engage children in learning activities so their social and emotional skills are developed to support their readiness to learn;
• has good communication, ICT and organisational skills;
• passionate about the learning and development of children and creating opportunities for children to succeed and move their learning forward;
• physically fit and mobile;
• committed to inclusive education.
If you enjoy working with children and have a passion for children’s social and emotional development and truly believe in inclusion, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this. The successful candidate will therefore require an enhanced DBS clearance.
Application forms and covering letters should be sent to Sam Slater, School Business Manager - sslater@stjamesinfants.derby.sch.uk by the closing date.
The closing date for this vacancy is 30 April 2025 at 12 noon. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: PlaceHours: 37 hours a week/seasonal hoursContract: PermanentLocation: Streetpride, Stores Road, Derby
We are currently seeking to recruit a number of Chargehand Gardeners within our Grounds Maintenance section of Streetpride based from Stores Rd depot.
The role provides a grounds maintenance service on all Derby City Council land, properties and contracts as determined by the service.
The purpose of the role is to supervise ground staff and undertake general and skilled horticultural / sports grounds / constructional work as defined by management.As a minimum, applicants must possess;• Full manual car driving licence, the applicant will be expected to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonne vehicles• Extensive professional grounds maintenance experience• Experience of using a wide range of professional grounds equipment including pedestrian & Ride on mower, advanced plant & equipment • Experience in team leadership including the management and resolution of daily issues• NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent• Knowledge of Health & Safety & Equality Act 2010
We require our Chargehand gardeners to be reliable, have pride in their work, and be committed to working with colleagues to ensure a good standard of work. They must understand the need for exceptional customer satisfaction and be prepared to undertake training and work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
The work may involve early morning starts at locations throughout the City of Derby. Applicants will be required to complete a written test at the time of interview.
To apply for this post please complete an application form and detail what skills, attributes, experience and knowledge you have to be able to undertake this role.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website: https://www.derby.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk
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Organisation: Derby Homes
Hours: 18.5 hours a week with a working pattern: 2 days one week followed by 3 days the next
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, London Road site and the Council House
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST DO SO THROUGH THE DERBY HOMES WEBSITE, BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT USING THE “APPLY ONLINE” LINK.
Derby Homes are an organisation owned by Derby City Council who manage the Housing Register and allocation of its properties, as well as manage and maintain 12,500 homes owned by the Council.
To support this work, we are looking for a passionate and driven individual to provide effective supervision to the Team and support the development of the Homefinder Service and Housing Register for social housing. The work will be wide ranging, and you will work with professionals from across the organisation in a stimulating and fact paced environment.
If you are a 'can-do' person, who is committed to delivering excellent customer service you might well be the person we are looking for. You will need to be a strong communicator, be able to take control of situations with a solution focus, have good attention detail and great leadership skills.
Working with a wide range of stakeholders, including Senior Managers, Housing colleagues, Partners, and Elected Members you will be the point of contact for the Register Social Landlords who form Derby Homefinder. You will also need the ability to listen and respond to enquiries in a consistent and professional manner.
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.
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The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 4th May 2025 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date. Interviews will be held on Monday 12th May 2025.
Role: Play WorkerSalary: D £15,350 - £15,845 a year actual salary (£25,584 - £26,409 a year full time equivalent)Location: Working flexibly across the Derby City Family Hubs and Children’s CentresHours: 22.5 hours a week. Days to be discussed at interviewClosing Date: 21/04/2025Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Play Worker who would like to join our Family Hubs team?
Within the role as a play worker, you will be responsible for:
• Setting up a safe, warm, caring and stimulating environment for all children.• Supporting the development and delivery of play activities for all children as appropriate to their age and stage of development, ability and cultural background.• Observing, assessing and reviewing individual developmental milestones: planning next steps and/or signposting accordingly. Ensuring records of these are kept up to date and are shared with families.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations• Local Government Pension Scheme • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network• Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Play Worker, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
Working with parents and children together to give them the best start in life, with a focus on:Parenting supportLearning and development (home learning environment)Health and wellbeing Speech and language
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
• An NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent• Experience of working with children 0 to 8 years in a relevant environment/similar setting.• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage• Experience of record keeping
For an informal discussion about the post please call Lauren Bounds (Senior Play Worker) Monday – Thursday 9-5.
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 28 April 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held TBC
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As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check to cover the Child Workforce and Barred list.
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Role: Children’s PractitionerSalary: Grade G - £32,115 - £35,235 per yearLocation: 1.5 FTE – Locality 2 MAT 8-18 Team and 1 FTE – Youth Justice ServiceHours: 37 / 18.5Closing Date: 05/05/2025Contract Type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Early Help and Youth Justice Service Teams as a Children’s Practitioner. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Children’s Practitoners to work as part of our multi-agency teams to provide support and services to young people and families. You will be able to use your excellent peoples skills to build relationships with families to enable them to work on their strengths and develop positive outcomes.We have the following vacancies:1.5 FTE Children’s practitioner positions to work in the 8-18 MAT Team in Locality 2 1 Children’s Practitioner position to work in the youth justice service.
The OpportunityIn the role of Children’s Practitioner , here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:The successful candidates will work as part of our Multi Agency Team (MAT) 8 – 18 Team or Youth Justice Service to offer front line services to families in need of Early Help. They will be passionate about delivering individual and quality services to improve outcomes for children and families.Responsibilities will include:• Ensure that parents/carers are given every opportunity and support to assist the development of their strengths and parenting skills and abilities to improve the outcomes for families and children.
• Carry out direct work with children and young people which is child-focused and acknowledge individuality and wishes and feelings as part of wider assessments and planning of services.
• Manage a caseload, planning and delivering services to families based on an assessment of needs.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…• At least 2 years’ experience of direct work with children, young people and families, working in a multi-agency setting in partnership with parents and carers
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant qualification.
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, creation, implementation and evaluation of service plans for children, young people and families.
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website .
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 5th May 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held: on Friday 23rd May at Osmaston Allenton Family Hub
As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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