Senior Employment Support Officer

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Employment and Skills Team for a dynamic individual to support the Youth Employment Service (YES Derbyshire) in the role of Senior Employment Support Officer.

The role of a Senior Employment Support Officer is to support the Senior Economic Development Officer to drive a culture of quality improvement throughout the customer journey and support Derbyshire residents by providing impartial information, advice and guidance on work and learning related matters, through remote digital platforms and face to face support either on a one-to-one or group basis.  

Take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more details.

What we offer you:  

 27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service 

• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month 
• Generous local government pension scheme 
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres 
• and much more…… 

Our Youth Employment Support team is contractually based across the county, there'll be an opportunity to discuss future working arrangements at interview. 

We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.

Please take a look at the attached comprehensive job and person profile for detail about this role.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Becky Stancill (Place) becky.stancill@derbyshire.gov.uk or 01629 537295.

Applications should be submitted by no later than Sunday 7th December 2025.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.