Service Development Officer (2 posts)

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Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join the Public Health Department at Derbyshire County Council as Service Development Officers within the Localities Team.

There are two part-time roles available as follows:

Post 1:  Chesterfield Locality, 2 days a week   (14.8 hours per week) Based at the Quad Chesterfield with hybrid working

Post 2: High Peak Locality, 3 days a week   (22.2 hours per week)   Based in Buxton with hybrid working

These roles may be applied for either individually or together. Please clearly state within your application which role(s) you are applying for. Where a candidate is successful in applying for both roles, there is potential for these to be combined into one full-time post (37 hours per week). This role supports hybrid working, with a mix of office/ community and home-based working

The successful candidate will be passionate about reducing health inequalities and have a strong understanding of the wider determinants of health (often referred to as the building blocks of health) and how these can be used to improve the health and wellbeing of local populations. The role also requires experience of effective partnership working to achieve shared goals.

The post holder will work closely with the Derbyshire Public Health team, alongside a wide range of external stakeholders across Chesterfield and/ or High Peak, as well as internal stakeholders within Public Health and the Council.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 27 days annual leave per year (rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). 
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page 

Provisional Interview Date:  Week Commencing 8th June 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record 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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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.