Directorate: Derby MuseumsHours: 37 hours a week worked flexiblyContract type: Temporary Fixed Term until September 2020Location: Derby Museums Offices
Are you passionate about growing audiences for arts and museums? Are you a great communicator full of imaginative ideas? Do you have experience of creating engaging social media campaigns for a range of audiences? Then Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
The RoleDerby Museums is looking for an enthusiastic communicator with a creative eye to help us deliver engaging communications as part of a dynamic team in the lead up to the launch of the new Museum of Making at the Silk Mill. You will support multiple projects, using digital and traditional media to connect with new and existing audiences and, with your knowledge of creative IT software, you will deliver engaging social media campaigns, create simple designs and provide marketing support across Derby Museums.
The role responsibilities include:* To support the delivery of the marketing and communications strategy for Derby Museums and the new Museum of Making.* To support the promotion of the activities of Derby Museums using digital and traditional medias. * To support the engagement, including digital engagement, with existing and new audiences.* To support the development and maintenance of content and usability across digital platforms. * To support the commercial and fundraising development of Derby Museums.
The PersonWe're looking for a highly motivated individual with a good understanding of both digital and traditional marketing channels. You'll be organised, creative and resourceful with excellent communications skills. With experience of delivering engaging social media campaigns, you will have a good working knowledge of creative IT software (InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress and MailChimp), and be able to put together simple designs for posters and flyers.
Above all, you'll have a strong commitment to creative approaches and a desire to understand and act on our audience and community needs. The cultural heritage of Derby should fascinate you and you should have a strong belief in your ability to be a proactive part of an organisation that aims to have a positive impact.
Joining a committed Development Team, you'll work closely with colleagues across Derby Museums to ensure an audience-centred, collaborative approach to all activities.
For an informal conversation about the post contact Vicky Washington on 01332 641901.
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. For further details please visit www.derbymuseums.org
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please complete the application form and send it to info@derbymuseums.org, quoting the reference number SJ/VW 2018.
The link to our website is https://www.derbymuseums.org/vacancies/ where the advert, full details and application form can also be downloaded.
The closing date for receipt of applications at midnight on Sunday 2 September 2018.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 September 2018.
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Directorate: Communities and PlaceHours: 37 hours a weekContract type: PermanentLocation: Stores Road
Previous applicants need not apply
Derby City Council (DCC) is offering the opportunity for three arborists to join our expanding team of experienced arborists. Currently we provide a wide range of arboricultural and plant healthcare services from our depot within the City of Derby.
Applicants should have experience in all aspects of tree work, planting and plant healthcare. A full driving license is essential along with all relevant NPTC qualifications. A good sound knowledge of tree identification and specific species care would be beneficial.
Applicants should be committed to preserving and enhancing the urban treescape and parkland areas as well as development of their own skills and knowledge. Staff will be expected to interact with communities on a daily basis. As such the successful candidate will be expected to have safe, positive, polite and diplomatic personal skills.
In return DCC offers a competitive starting salary of GBP 19,430 per annum with a minimum of 26 days annual leave and all public holidays. DCC also offers an excellent pension scheme. You will have access to the latest arboricultural vehicles, equipment and machinery through our continued expansion and improvement policies. DCC will be committed to your personal development through the latest industry training and refreshment of current qualifications as per industry best practise. All relevant Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.
The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 13 September 2018 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
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Derby City Council is a unitary authority based in the East Midlands region of England and is well connected by major transport links to our neighbouring cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. This diverse and multicultural City also benefits from being close to outdoor attractions such as the Peak District National Park.
We are looking for an experienced Chargehand arborist to join our Arboricultural Service based within Streetpride.
You will lead one of our enthusiastic teams of arborists operating from Stores Road Depot providing a wide range of arboricultural services across the City of Derby.
All applicants should be committed to preserving our historical parklands, improving public open spaces and keeping our highways safe and clear. As a front line member of staff you will be working closely with local communities making a positive difference to their environment whilst enhancing high profile services provided by the Authority.
The successful candidate must hold the relevant arboricultural qualifications to undertake tree work operations, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment.
In return Derby City Council offers in house and industry based training to enhance your long term career prospects and provides all equipment and PPE.
Directorate: People ServicesHours: 37 hours a weekContract type: PermanentLocation: The Council House
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0-25 Schools Organisation & Provision SEND Team Casework Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity to further broaden your experience and increase your knowledge and skills.
The role will focus on:1. Ensuring a high quality of communication, proactive service is provided to parents/carers, schools and other stakeholders that require new Education, Health, Care (EHC) assessments and the reviewing of existing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
2. The provision of high level administrative casework support to 0-25 SO&P SEND Team Officers' including but not limited to, co-ordinating statutory needs assessments and reviews for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in accordance with the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice; 0-25 years (January 2015)
3. Supporting the priorities of the Council and the implementation of wider local and national polices and plans in relation to SEND.
4. Contributing positively to the broader Commissioning and Learning portfolio adding to the capacity and capability of the Commissioning Services within the People Services Directorate.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jaspal Samra on 640402
Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority
The closing date for this vacancy is 29th August 2018 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: Communities and PlaceHours: Average 37 hours a week, seasonal working hours may apply, Summer period can be up to 40 hours a week Contract type: PermanentLocation: Stores Road Depot, working throughout the City and within Derby Homes Properties
To carry out a full range of gardening, and general grounds maintenance duties. As a minimum, applicants must possess a full clean car driving licence and have occupational experience of grounds maintenance work and grass cutting machinery.
The work may involve early morning starts at locations throughout the City.
Applicants may be required to complete a written and practical aptitude test.
The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 12 September 2018 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: People ServicesHours: 12 hours a weekContract type: Temporary until March 2019 (possibility of extension past end date)Location: Integrated (CYP) Commissioning, Council House and Derby Homes, London Road
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Integrated (CYP) Commissioning Team as a Children and Young People's Participation Officer within Peoples Services at Derby City Council. The role requires delivery of extensive public consultation involving a wide variety of Derby Homes services.
Although the post holder will be part of the local authority's Integrated (CYP) Commissioning Team its primary focus will be to deliver on the engagement strategy of Derby Homes.
We are looking for an experienced individual with a proven record of working with children and young people to deliver consultation activities. You will have excellent communications skills, and be able to promote the voice of children and young people in all aspects of service delivery. You will lead on the delivery of the Derby Homes Youth Board and run engagement activities across the city delivering multiple projects simultaneously. You will have a good understanding of the needs of children and young people. You should have a flair for dealing with the unexpected as this is a dynamic and diverse service area.
Supporting the Council's vision to make Derby a safe, strong and ambitious city - and a better place to live, work and visit - the successful candidate will be confident and competent, work to a quality standard, analysing and producing accurate data to inform strategic decision making.
For an information discussion about this role, please contact Emma Humphrey on 01332642574.
The closing date for this vacancy is midnight on Sunday 2 September 2018. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: People ServicesHours: 37 hours a weekContract type: PermanentLocation: Council House
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to join us delivering our Families Information and Local Offer information, advice and guidance services.
You will be part of a busy team delivering a public helpline service with a key responsible for auditing data, sourcing new service information, checking 2 year old funding eligibility and other administrative tasks that support the service.
You will have a good understanding of the Council's duty to deliver a robust Local Offer that is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice 2015 as well as its duty to maintain a Families Information Service that meets the information duty in the Childcare Act 2016.
The role is varied and will involve you dealing with customers' needs and enquiries over the telephone, via email and face to face. You will have excellent organisation and communication skills and a good understanding of confidentiality issues.
You must be; * Customer focused, friendly and approachable * Able to work as part of a team * Have the ability to work on your own initiative * Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent data accuracy* Flexible in your approach to work and be able to meet deadlines* Have a good knowledge of specialist IT systems and working to an agreed house style.
For an informal chat about the post please contact Judith Allbutt, Families Information Service and Local Offer Co-ordinator on 01332 642614
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28 August 2018 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: People ServicesHours: 37 hours a week Contract type: PermanentLocation: Council House
Derby City Public Health Department is a developing and forward-looking team with ambitions to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of our city's population through innovative and integrated working whilst also reducing health inequalities. We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active and organised individual who is able to work well with a wide variety of individuals and organizations. The post holder will be expected to work under their own initiative, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to the needs and demands of the team. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the key deliverables of the Department, responsible for providing support as required across a range of public health projects and initiatives.
The primary functions of the role will be to provide project support to project leads in all aspects of project management throughout the lifecycle of their projects which includes the creating, updating and maintaining of accurate project documentation, reports and presentations. Assist and maintain various databases and systems for monitoring information and data sets to support Public Health commissioning, budget monitoring and work programmes with adaptation towards efficiency where required. In addition, the role will provide administrative management support as required across the Public Health team's activities and participation in department events.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to plan, prioritise and control their own workload, ensuring the provision of an effective and efficient support service to the Public Health team. With the ability to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines, you will have an innovative and flexible approach to your work and be committed to delivering high quality work.
The role will be based in the Council House building. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Cheryl Davidson, Public Health Business Manager on 01332 643095 cheryl.davidson@derby.gov.uk for an informal discussion and more details.
Please note: the deadline for applications may be changed without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 September 2018 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 13 September 2018 or Tuesday 18 September 2018
Directorate: Communities and PlaceHours: Variable subject to change to meet the needs of the serviceContract type: Temporary varied hours contract for 12 months Location: Queens Leisure Centre
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, energetic and customer focused lifeguards to work at Queens Leisure Centre.
You must be;o Customer focused, friendly and approachable o Able to work as part of a team o Have the ability to work on your own initiative o Able to work under pressureo Flexible in your approach to work - must be able to work at short noticeo Able to set up and take down various pieces of sports equipment
You must hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
If you have any questions, please speak to Oliver Wilkinson - Senior Lifeguard on 01332 641444 or email oliver.wilkinson@derby.gov.uk
In order to express your interest please send your CV directly to Oliver.wilkinson@derby.gov.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 31 December 2018 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Directorate: Communities and PlaceHours: 37 hours a weekContract type: 18 month fixed term contractLocation: Derby
The Healthy Housing Hub works with:* people living with a chronic or severe health difficulty/illness/frailty or disability and/or* older people or pre-school children - (over 60 and under 5 years of age)where their home living conditions have the potential to have detrimental impact on their health or well-being.
Through our work we aim to help:* prevent* reduce * delay and/or* lessen the occurrence or severity of undesirable health events which can detrimentally affect the lives of vulnerable people.
The Role
Will contribute to the delivery of the services of the Healthy Housing Hub - to include raising awareness of the impact of poor housing conditions on health, undertaking inspections of private sector housing to identify hazards and instigating action to remove them - aiming to help vulnerable people live in better health, greater safety and with an enhanced sense of well-being in their homes and to increase their take up of relevant support and services.
The role will primarily involve the carrying out of visits to client's homes to assess, advise on and take appropriate action in relation to housing-related impacts on health and to work with a range of partners, including the local community, to help deliver support for the client.
It is anticipated that the candidate will have:
* ability to assist with supervision, guidance and training of staff* excellent skills and experience in the work areas of housing, health and/or social care* a excellent understanding of the health impacts of poor housing conditions * considerable experience of working with older or vulnerable people with varied health care needs and vulnerabilities* proven strong networking skills for effective client and community engagement and partnership working
The post offers a genuine opportunity for you to play a major part in the delivery of housing-related health outcomes for vulnerable people across the City of Derby.
If you would like to discuss the jobs please contact Safia Iqbal on 01332 640163