Job profile

Directorate: Chief Executives
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: The Council House

We are looking for someone with experience in Programme and Risk Management to join our team. As Assurance Lead, you will coordinate the development and maintenance of the Council's programme management and risk frameworks.

You will be responsible for the Programme Management Office, overseeing gateway processes to drive the delivery of our projects in a consistent and evidenced based way. Implementing a robust approach to programme and project management by providing a centre of excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual that can focus on both detail and the bigger picture, to help Derby to be the best that it can be.

If you have a project, change or risk background and are looking for a challenge, focused on activities that will make a difference this is the role for you. The role will be varied and provide the post holder with an opportunity to develop, strengthen and shape the Council’s project and risk delivery and oversight.

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:

• 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

The Opportunity
In the role of Assurance Lead, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
• Develop and maintain the Council's programme management and risk frameworks.
• Drive assurance activities and focus on agreed risks and issues for leadership teams.
• Monitor programmes, projects, and risks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Facilitate the Programme Management Office Board and Corporate Risk Management Group.
• Provide training and guidance on risk and programme management practices.
• Conduct project and risk reviews to support senior leaders and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with various teams to enhance risk management and project frameworks.
• Represent the Council in external meetings, sharing knowledge and building relationships.

About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and represent the organization externally.
• Presentation and Training: Ability to design and deliver presentations and training sessions.
• Numeracy: Strong numeracy skills for interpreting complex data, including trends and benchmarking.
• IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Literacy: Ability to write clear and concise reports and publications.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and insights, identifying key risks and issues.
• Organizational Skills: Systematic approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• At least two years’ experience of supporting risk management and/or programme management

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 Tuesday, 15th July 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interview dates to be confirmed

Important Information
Links 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.

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.

ual 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/

Please see Job Description here

Please see Person Specification here