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Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer (Business Support)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 20 September 2026

The Council reserves the right not to interview or re-interview candidates who have recently been assessed for the same post where there has been no material change in experience, qualifications or circumstances.

North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about supporting businesses? North East Derbyshire District Council is looking for an Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer to support our Business Support and Economic Growth activities.

You will be working within the Economic Development and Programmes Team whose remit includes responsibility for the effective delivery of key economic and sustainability programmes; Economic Growth, Healthy Communities, Climate Change & Sustainability and Social & Economic Inclusion. Key areas of focus for the team includes business support, delivery of key regeneration schemes, town centre development, promotion of visitor economy, health, sustainability and climate change, policy and strategy development and programme management of external funding.

No two days are the same. One day you might be organising a business networking event, the next researching funding opportunities, supporting a grant-funded project or producing information for local businesses. Working alongside businesses, community groups, event organisers and strategic partners, you'll help deliver initiatives that showcase everything North East Derbyshire has to offer.

What you'll be doing

Organising and supporting business networking events, workshops and meetings.
Managing and maintaining our customer relationship management (CRM) system and business records.
Supporting local businesses by signposting funding, advice and development opportunities.
Producing and coordinating our regular Business First e-bulletin.
Undertaking research to support funding applications and economic development projects.
Supporting project management, monitoring and reporting activities.
Maintaining accurate records and helping ensure external funding requirements are met.
Producing reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and other documentation.
Responding to enquiries from businesses and stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience of developing or maintaining effective administrative systems and processes.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
Good written communication skills and the ability to produce clear reports and business communications.
Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with businesses, partners and colleagues.
Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
The ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team.
Experience of supporting projects, funding programmes, business support activities or partnership working would be particularly beneficial but not essential.

The post is office based at District Council Offices, Mill Lane, Wingerworth with potential for hybrid working subject to operational requirements. The job will require a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as attendance at partner meetings across the County may be required.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close midnight on 20^th September 2026.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on 01246 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Jane Weston, Senior Regeneration and Business Support Officer, jane.weston@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk, 07866 681601 or Bryan Harrison, Senior Regeneration and Development Officer bryan.harrison@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk Tel 07814 420175.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

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Waste & Recycling HGV Driver

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 01 September 2026

The Council is seeking a Waste and Recycling HGV Driver to join its Streetscene Team. The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and hardworking team, undertaking the collection of waste from household and commercial properties. This role provides the opportunity to work across the District with established hours based on a task and finish arrangement.

A full clean Driving Licence with licence category C. (HGV) is essential. Knowledge and experience of driving Refuse Collection and light commercial vehicles would be advantageous. In return, the Council offers generous annual leave entitlement (up to 35 days) and the opportunity to develop your skills.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification. The successful applicant will be required to operate from depot facilities in Eckington and Wingerworth, and as required.

Why work for us?

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Apply today!

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Chloe Hunt Waste and Recycling Manager on (01246) 217285 or via email chloe.hunt@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

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Trainee Service Desk Technician

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 30 August 2026

Post: Trainee Service Desk Technician

Grade/Salary: National Living Wage age based up to £12.71 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary for 18 Months

Hours: 37 Hours a week

Location: NEDDC District Council Offices, Wingerworth, BDC Offices, Arc, High Street, Clowne, DDDC Offices, Matlock or as determined by the Council.

Closing Date: 30 August 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn, grow and kick start their career in ICT.

As a trainee at North East Derbyshire District Council you will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands on experience and develop valuable skills that will set you up for success.

Our Joint ICT Service Desk are responsible for much more than call logging and first-line support. We work across traditional ICT boundaries by providing second-line desktop and project support and also have responsibility for many key ICT systems.

The postholder will have the opportunity to:

get involved in various ICT projects, undertake training in new technologies, and support hybrid working.
contribute to projects including, cybersecurity, M365, building and deploying MS Windows 11 laptops, and enrolling devices in MS Endpoint Manager.

Taking a flexible, and pro-active approach to your workload is essential together with the ability to learn quickly on-the-job. Interpersonal skills are just as important as technical and problem-solving skills. The post holder will be required to work efficiently as a member of a busy Service Desk team.

You will be given the opportunity to access training courses and gain industry recognised certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft. Time will be provided off-the-job to progress training and sit exams. Day-to-day mentoring, guidance, and on-the-job learning will be provided. This would be an ideal post for someone with no formal ICT qualifications but who has an interest in starting, or changing to, a career in ICT.

This is a full-time temporary post for 18 months. However, on successful completion of the trainee programme, and excellent job performance, the post-holder will be eligible to apply for future job opportunities available.

For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the Job Description and Person Specification below.

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application, attaching a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the job spec on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight, 30 August 2026.

Please read the guidance notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s should be accompanied by a covering letter explaining how you mee the requirements of the person specification.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mike Rush, Service Desk Manager, on (01246) 217103 or email mike.rush@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

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Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer (Town Centre & Visitor Economy)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Do you have an interest in regeneration, tourism, events and promoting places? You will be working within the Economic Development and Programmes Team whose remit includes responsibility for the effective delivery of key economic and sustainability programmes; Economic Growth, Healthy Communities, Climate Change & Sustainability and Social & Economic Inclusion. Key areas of focus for the team includes business support, delivery of key regeneration schemes, town centre development, promotion of visitor economy, health, sustainability and climate change, policy and strategy development and programme management of external funding.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support our Town Centre, Regeneration and Visitor Economy activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a part in projects and initiatives that help attract visitors, support businesses and strengthen our town centres and communities. Working alongside businesses, community groups, event organisers and strategic partners, you'll help deliver initiatives that showcase everything North East Derbyshire has to offer.

The day-to-day work will cover a range of activities including but not limited to collating, analysing and reporting footfall and visitor data, supporting Town Centre Health Checks, including consultation, data collection and reporting, supporting visitor economy marketing campaigns and promotional activity, assisting with the planning and delivery of events, respond to enquiries from town centre and visitor economy businesses, undertaking research and supporting project and programme activities across a variety of projects and programmes.

To be successful you will need:

IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail and the Internet
Interpersonal skills, able to explain complex information in an accessible way
Experience of devising, implementing, monitoring and evaluating administrative systems
Ability to engage with a range of businesses, organisations and local residents, patiently empathising with their needs in an approachable and flexible manner.

Experience in regeneration, tourism, events, place marketing, economic development or community engagement would be particularly beneficial but not essential.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 31^st August 2026.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Kirstin Sykes, Senior Regeneration and Town Centre Officer, kirstin.sykes@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk, 07973 896733.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

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Heavy Light Goods Vehicle Mechanic (Career Graded)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 06 September 2026

Join Our Dynamic Streetscene Transport Team!

Are you a newly trained light goods/commercial vehicle mechanic looking to expand your skills and advance your career? This is your chance to join our Streetscene Transport Team and work on a diverse fleet of HGVs and LGVs.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

Career Growth: Develop your skills across a wide range of vehicles and become a qualified MOT tester.
Comprehensive Training: Receive ongoing training and support from our experienced Transport Team.
Diverse Experience: Gain hands-on experience with various vehicles and operational plant.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: Salary based on experience and qualifications, with career-graded progression.
Work-Life Balance: Predominantly work from our Eckington facilities, with occasional Saturday shifts that come with extra pay.
Professional Development: Opportunities to work towards a Category C licence and Driver CPC qualification.
Employee Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 35 days after five years of service)
- Discounted access to our four leisure centres
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications: Vehicle mechanic experience and relevant maintenance qualifications.
Licensing: Minimum Category B driving licence, with a willingness to obtain Category C and Driver CPC.
Experience: Maintenance of municipal refuse collection vehicles, street cleansing vehicles, and industrial grounds maintenance plant is a plus, but not required.

Pay: £26,824 to £36,363 p.a. (Grade 6 to 9) plus tool allowance (pay award pending)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Join us and be part of a successful team that values your growth and well-being. For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Apply today and drive your career forward with us! 🚛🔧

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ricky Hadfield, Streetscene Transport Manager on (01246) 217275 ricky.hadfield@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

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