Service Development Officer (2 posts)

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The national government Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) is enabling a significant programme of crisis support to residents, and projects to build resilience for individuals and communities across Derbyshire. This is being led by the Public Health department and delivered across a broad partnership of external partners and internal teams.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Service Development Officers to support the delivery and ongoing development of this important programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape services that provide support to residents facing financial crisis while developing innovative approaches that promote financial wellbeing and community resilience, and reduce health inequalities, across Derbyshire.

The post holder will:

• Support the delivery and development of the CRF programme to ensure that communities and vulnerable groups have access to information, services, and support that improve health and wellbeing.
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with internal and external partners to deliver projects associated with CRF;
• Engage with residents and stakeholders to gather evidence and insight; and undertake evaluation to understand the impact of the programme and ensure that support is as effective as possible;
• Support the monitoring and recording of data to ensure that required Management Information returns are submitted within deadline,
• Line manage a Compliance and Monitoring Officer
• Provide public health expertise and insight relating to financial wellbeing, wider determinants of health, and community resilience.
• Produce reports, present findings, and share learning with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support evidence-based decision making.

We are seeking someone with experience of partnership working and programme delivery, together with strong communication skills. You will have a good understanding of the wider determinants of health and approaches to reducing health inequalities.

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

We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse range of experience, such as public health, health improvement, the advice sector, or working with financially excluded people. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lois Race, Public Health Lead – Financial Inclusion, at lois.race@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Provisional Interview Date: 2nd/3rd/4th September

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.